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C^iy^X presenting" this work to the pubHc, we feel that those dis- 
c^sk posed to criticise may find an opportunity for the exercise 
^^^ of that universal talent. An effort has been made to avoid 
a mass of dry facts and figures, or a collection of elaborate state- 
ments which will not stand inx'estigation. The historian and sta- 
tistician were looking for a better country than Florida when the 
work was begun, and up to the time of going- to press had not 
returned. What the writer has aimed at is the condensation of 
matter relative to Florida as the great sanitarium and orange 
grove of the world, which would suffice to fill volumes, and as 
there has been barely space to tell the truth in regard to the 
exciting history, the wonderful climate, rich soil, and boundless 
wealth of health and varied productions, as well as her remark- 
able progress, the following pages will be found worthy of confi- 
dence. For a like reason no attempt has been made to become 
enthusiastic, and the scenes described will be found to more than 
realize the accounts of their various attractions. 

J. W. WHITE. 



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HERE earth is an Eden, the 

climate a balm; 

Bright hues deck the fields, 

and aloft waves the palm; 

O'er the hammocks its perfume 

the jasmine flings; 
To the live-oak the solemn gray 

drapery clings; 
Wide tlie "cypress its vast leafy 

canopy throws; 
And in loveliness blossoms the 
Florida Rose. 

The great State of 
Florida is a region of 
not only wonderful pos- 
sibilities, but great prob- 
abilities. In its mild, 
healthy and equable 
climate, exempt alike 
from the rigorous win- 
ters of the ice-bound 
North and the heated 
^ V^ ^"^,.i. ^ f ' #7 summers of less favored 

sections ; in its bound- 
less wealth of luscious fruits, agricultural products, lumber, phos- 
phate, fish and other important productions, there is that which 
is real, solid, hopeful. Others have gone through the dark days 
of anxiety, and the thorns of pioneering are removed. The 
doubtful period is past, and the future beams forth like the sun 
in heaven. Among the thousands who have found homes of 
peace and plenty many have become rich, while all have been 
made content. Man\- thousands more will quickly follow the in- 
spiration of such an alluring example. During the next twent}' 
years Florida will be the theatre of many vast public enterprises. 
Fortunes will be made in every nook and corner, and in every 
industry, and thousands now living will yet acquire and enjoy 
the luxuries of wealth. Cities yet unborn will be built and pop- 
ulated where now are virgin forests. This has been the history 
of all the older sections of our Union. While recollecting that 
"history repeats itself," the restless reader, looking from his 

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4 WHITE S GUIDE TO FLORIDA 

quiet home "back West or East" toward a new home, should 
carefully ponder over a still more important fact ; that is, that 
Florida is infinitely superior in climate and in all resources which 
go to make up great States and thrifty people to any region of 
similar extent on earth. Every new comer cannot gain fame and 
riches here, but he can gain a good livelihood, and will, all the 
time, have the consciousness of being identified with a region 
whose glories he can proudly proclaim at all times and in all 
lands. 

There is but one Florida, and she offers to the tourist, inva- 
lid, immigrant or sportsman a balm which will lengthen life and 
enrich the fleeting hours. 

It is the best inheritance bequeathed by the Father to His 
children ; long reserved, but revealed at this day, possessing 
treasures such as none of her sister States possess or can secure. 

Some would compare Florida with Italy. There can be no 
comparison, except by contrast. Ital)' is a region of hills and 
mountains, snow- capped during a part of the year. Florida is 
nearly a plain, and in most of it snow was never seen. Florida 
is a peninsula, and extends into the warmest portion of the ocean 
and on the border of the trade winds ; its breezes are tempered 
by the genial equability of the Gulf stream. 

Spain and the Grecian Isles compare with Italy as to climate 
and productions. Florida stands alone ; no place can be com- 
pared to her. Her highest praise is to call her by Jier ozvn beau- 
tiful Castiliaii iiajiie, Florida! No country can be like Florida, 
and she needs no gems borrowed from another's crown. 

Florida differs from all other countries and States ; it differs 
from itself in regions and parallels, as if to supply the desires of 
all choosing to locate within its borders. In Florida may be 
found locations suited to the tastes and desires of every would- 
be resident, and every production the agriculturist may desire to 
grow. 

Between twenty-five degrees and thirty-one degrees north 
latitude, and between eighty degrees and eighty-eight degrees 
west longitude from Greenwich lies the State of Florida, con- 
taining 58,680 square miles, 4,440 square miles being water sur- 
face, and the remaining 54, 240 square miles land surface, or 34,- 
713,600 acres. 

The peninsular portion, measuring from the northern bound- 
ary, extends south about 400 miles, with an average width of about 
100 miles. The northern part of the State extends from the 
Atlantic westward along the southern boundary of the States of 

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Inuuiifrant or Sportsman. E.\«*elleiit Hotels, the IJorden Parks, Fine Fishing 
an«l Hunting;. Kea<-he»l by Steamer or Train. 



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Georgia and Albama about 375 miles, with a width to the Gulf 
of from forty to ninety miles. 

The average altitude of Florida, as set forth in Toner's Dic- 
tionary of Elevations, is sixty feet above the level of the sea. 
Louisiana, the next lowest, averages seventy-five feet above the 
level of the sea. The largest portion of the territory of all the 
States on the Atlantic coast from Maine to Florida is less than 
300 feet above the sea level by this authority. Many are of the 
impression that high places are the most healthy, but this is not 
always true, and is not the testimony of experience in Florida. 
Sometimes the lower places in the same neighborhood have had 
quite the advantage in point of health. In the Old World some 
healthful and fertile localities are below the level of the sea, as 
the Valley of the Jordan, more than 1,000 feet below the surface 
of the Mediterranean Sea, the shores of the Caspian Sea; and 
portions of Holland have been reclaimed from the ocean by its 
dykes. 

With a coast line of almost 1,200 miles, accessible with small 
boats all along the shore, the long, narrow peninsula of Florida 
puts its whole surface in near approach to the commerce of the 
ocean. A number of the best harbors of the United States are 
on the coast of Florida, and, with an equitable expenditure upon 
them, will have a larger number of ports accessible to ocean 
steamers than any other State. Nineteen of the rivers of Flor- 
ida are already navigable by steamers to the distance, in the ag- 
gregate, of over 1,000 miles. These streams, in some instances, 
flowing entirely across the State, make transportation available 
to extensive areas, and, in almost every instance, have at their 
mouths such harbor facilities as make coastwise navigation to 
vessels of moderate draught safe and active. 



HISTORY. 



"Oh, Florida, romantic land, 

Enraptured, I thy praises sing; 
For Nature smiles on every hand. 

And winter is as fair as spring." 

?|5^HE history of Florida begins with its discovery by Juan 

Ponce de Leon, which dates as early as 15 12. Its then 

unmolested shores were discovered on the 27th day of 

March by this adventurous navigator, who landed his craft 

on the 2d day of April following, near where the city of Fernan- 

dina now stands. There seems, however, to have been no attempt 

made to establish a settlement at that point at the time. Ponce 

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Immigrant or Sportsman. KxteUent Hotels, the Horden Parks, Fine Fishing 
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de Leon was first made Governor of the territory by the Spanish 
government in the year 1521 ; yet there is no record of any note- 
worthy progress having been made until 1565, when Pedro Me- 
nendez sailed from Cadiz, Spain, on the 1st of July; arrived at 




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St. Augustine Bay August 28th, and, on the 29th of the same 
month, founded the cit)' of St. Augustine, which place is reputed 
to be by far the oldest town in the United States, being certainly 
the most ancient in Morida, and figuring the most prominently 

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in the early history of the State. Other discoveries were made 
along the coast of Florida, at various points, subsequent to that 
made by Ponce de Leon, by other noted navigators whose names 
are familiar. 

The early history of Florida was not one of rapid and en- 
couraging development, as the progress of the colony during the 
successive territorial administrations was of but little consequence 
to the foreign powers under whose control the territory remained. 
The most important of the changes of ownership through which 
Florida has passed was that effected by the treaty of February 
22, 1 8 19, between John Ouincy Adams, Secretary of State of 
the United States, and Louis de Onis, Envoy Extraordinary and 
Minister Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Spain, by which 
Spain ceded the Floridas, East and West, to the United States, 
the Territory being admitted into the Union in 1845. Spain 
controlled the territory from the discovery by Ponce de Leon up 
to the year 1763, at which time the Floridas, East and West, 
were ceded to Great Britain, Florida being subject to British au- 
thority until 1783. Great Britain, however, had lost her thirteen 
American colonies in the war of 1876, and her government re- 
ceded the Floridas to Spain in 1783. Thus for more than 250 
years Florida was in the grasp of powers indifferent to its wel- 
fare and progress, as they regarded it at too great a distance from 
their local interests to promise advantage from immigration and 
settlement. 

From the time that Florida was admitted into the Union up 
to the present the increase in wealth and population has been 
truly wonderful, and it is safe to predict that the future will be 
full of heaven's richest blessings. The population of the State in 
1830, and at the close of each decade since, was as follows: 

1830 37.730 

1840 54,477 

1850 87,445 

i860 140,424 

1870 187,748 

1880 269,490 

And in 1890, with a careful count, would reach above 400,- 
000; a fact which every citizen should feel justly proud of The 
history of Florida has been full of progress, and the time is not 
far distant when Florida will hold the proud position she is des- 
tined to fill — the brightest star in the Union. 



jai^Visit Green Cove Springs, a delis'htfnl Ketreat lor the Tourist, Invalid, 
Immigrant or Sportsman. Kxfellent Hotels, tlie l5or«len Parks, Fine Fishing 
and Hunting. Keaclieil by Steamer oi- Train. 



AND HER FAMOUS RESORTS. 



CLIMATE. 



KMowest thou the laud where the le:iioii trees bloom. 
Where the goU\ or iiiire srrows in the yreeii thickt-t'^ tfloom, 
Where tlie wind ever s ift from the blue hfaveii blows 
Anil^T"(-r )fiii\itli ludo'in^i ml ~ ^ 





LOKIDA has many attractions, but the ciown and 
pearl of them all is her incomparable climate. So ge- 
nial and balmy is it that in winter, as well as summer, 
^ even invalids can li\^e an out-door life, breathe the 
pure, bracing- air, and bask in the warm sunshine. 

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Hjestern Haitaay of f lorida. 

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Melrose, situated on Lake Santa Fe, sur- 
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orange groves, is indisputably one of the 
healthiest places in the State. 

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Direct connection at Green Cove Springs 
with the J. T. & K. W. Ry. and steamers on 
St. Johns River. 

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General Superintendent. 

g^t^yisit <;i«cii < o\«- Springs, a <ltli«:litfiil Keti«'at for the Tourist, Invalid, 
Iinini^raiit or Sportsman. KxcelU lit Hotils, tlie IJordeu I'arks, I'ine Fishing 
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AND HER FAMOUS RESORTS. I I 

"It is difficult to give a definite idea of its beauty. Owing- 
to the peninsular position of Florida, its climate is unique. It is 
unlike that of any other Southern State or Santa Barbara. You 
find nothing like it in Southern Europe or Algiers. This climate 
is altogether peculiar. There is nothing equal to it on the face 
of the earth." Of course, the climate is warm in the direct rays 
of the sun — hot, even ; but it is scarcely ever sultry, muggy, 
prostrating. The sun, though hot, does not smite. Sunstrokes 
are almost unknown ; I have never heard of one in the State. 
The reason is that the heat is marvelously tempered by the cool 
sea breezes which continually play across the peninsula. Even 
in the hottest part of the day step into the shade and at once you 
find the air deliciously cool and refreshing, and, at the same time, 
indescribably soft and balm}'. 

But some one may ask, "What of your Florida summers; 
are they not unbearable?" We most emphatically answer, 
"No!" for there are but few places on the face of the globe 
more delightful during the summer than Florida. 

The only drawback to this season is its length, generally 
extending from May until October. During the summer just 
passed, when every paper from the North gave long lists of fatal 
cases of sunstroke and prostration from heat, in the whole of 
Florida there was not one case reported, either fatal or other- 
wise. The average height of the thermometer at noon is less 
than eighty-six degrees, and even this is so tempered by the con- 
stant sea breeze that it is more endurable at that rate than would 
be a much lower temperature in the North. 

Many will be disposed to doubt this, but when they consider 
our location on this narrow strip of rolling land, surrounded on 
three sides by miles and miles of water, from off which blow the 
cooling breezes, and also the fact that nearly every day during 
the "rainy season," extending from June to September, we are 
favored with rains that lower the temperature perceptibly, they 
must admit that our location is very favorable for making our 
summers pleasant. The sun shines brightly, and, of course, it is 
warm in its rays. Still we have known people to come here from 
the extreme northern portion of the Union and work every day 
in the sun without experiencing any evil effects. One great ad- 
vantage that the summers have over that of other sections is our 
cool nights. Immediately after sunset a cool east breeze com- 
mences, and generally continues through the night; and, almost 
without exception, covering is in demand and comfortable before 
morning. Inhabitants of northern countries, where the hot, sul- 



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A. E. G. BETT ft CO., 

Successors to E. E. HOOKER & CO., 

Florida Coffee .^ Spiee (Hills. 

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN 

Teas, Coffees, Spices, 

Baking Powder, Extracts, 

Bluing, Pearline, 
Paper and Paper Bags, 

Butter Trays, Twine, etc., etc. 

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Ja-clssorLTrille, I^lorid.si. 

JOHH O'NEIL, 

MANUFACTURER AND DEALER IN 

Rough I Planed Lumber, Mouldings, Brackets 

All kinds of Scrolled Sawing and Turned Work, Rived 

and Sawed Cypress Shingles, Fencing, Laths, 

Fruit and Vegetable Crates, Etc. 

All Orders Filled with Promptness and Dispatch. 

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Laces, Kid Gloves, Parasols, Silk Umbrellas, Zephyrs, 
and all Material for Fancy Work. 

No. 59 West Bay Street, corner of Lanra. 

JACKSONVILLE, FLA. 

X5^"A isit «;r«-eii (love Sprinjis, a <U'lii;httul Ketreat for the Tourist, Invalid, 
liiiiiil^raiit or Sportsman. Kxi'eileiit Hotels, the Borden Parks, Fine J'ishing 
aiul iiiintinjj;. Keached by Steamer and Train. 



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try nights, following the broiling-hot days, make sleep and rest 
almost impossible, will know how to appreciate our Florida sum- 
mer nights when once they have given them a trial. 

It is very difficult for denizens of the North to believe that 
our Florida summers are else but intolerable, and, for the espe- 
cial benefit of these doubting Thomases, we furnish the following 
comparative table of the temperature of the different States. By 
reference to this it will be seen that ours is the most equable 
climate on the American continent: 



STATE OR TERRITORY. 



Florida . . . . 
Louisiana. . . 
Mississippi . . 
Alabama . . 
West Virginia. 
Georgia. . . 

Ohio 

Kansas . . . 
Connecticut. . 
Oregon. . . . 
Illinois. . . . 
Nebraska. . . 
New York. . 
Idaho .... 
Colorado . . 
Dakota. . . . 
California. . . 
Montana. . . 



DEGREES. 



Minimum. 


Maximum. 


Diffei>ence. 


105 


10 


95 


105 





105 


105 


— 05 


no 


105 


— 10 


115 


100 


— 20 


120 


105 


— 20 


125 


105 


— 25 


130 


IIO 


— 20 


130 


105 


— 30 


135 


IIO 


-25 


135 


105 


-35 


140 


1 10 


- 30 


140 


105 


— 35 


140 


115 


— 30 


145 ' 


IIO 


— 45 


155 


IIO 


— 45 


155 


115 


— 45 


160 


115 


-50 


165 



Much more might be said of our climate, but space forbids. 
We can only add, come and see. 



HEALTH. 



" And the pale health-seeker findeth there 
The wine of life in its pleasant air." 

EALTH is the chief aim of humanity, or, at least, it should 
be, for without it all of the favors lavished upon our de- 
voted heads by Dame Nature amount to naught ; they are 
fleeting and transitory, and are banished by the first ap- 
pearance of the demon of ill health. You may be surrounded 

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by all mundane luxuries, and imagine yourself in the seventh 
heaven of happiness, when the stinging pangs of rheumatism, 
the choking hand of asthma, or the dread reflection that your 
chief heritage on earth is a pulmonary disease, comes to you and 
banishes pleasure as rapidly as our Florida sunshine and resinous 
breezes banish the pallor from the cheeks of the "puny" and 
paint them with the roseate hue of health. 




This, then, is the chief point to be considered when you 
contemplate a remo\-al from your land of ice and snow to one of 
perpetual sunshine' and summer — 

■' To a land by orange blossoms shaded, 
Where summer ever lingers on the^ir." 

Do not think, however, that our climate is only healthy be- 
cause it is warm, or that all warm climates are healthy, for they, 
most emphatically, are not. But when you find a place where 
sudden changes of the temperature are rarely known, where there 
is no stagnant water and decaying vegetation to breed malarial 
diseases, where the land is high and dry and swept continually 
by ocean winds, you may be satisfied that you have found a 
healthy location, and make your plans accordingly. 

People in the last stages of that most flattering of all diseases 
— consumption — are prone to be hopeful, and annually many of 

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them come tottering Floridaward. Alas ! they come to stay, 
and the sad soughing of the wind through the stately pines above 
their graves sighs a warning to others, which they should heeu. 
If you are in the last stages of consumption stay at home, where- 
ever that home may be, where, surrounded by friends and loved 
ones, the last days of your life may be made comfortable, and 
you can die in peace, with a loving hand to close your eyes in 
that last, long sleep. Florida will not cure you — nothing will. 
So stay at home and die among friends. There are exceptions, 
however, even to this rule. In some cases of consumption, 
where hemorrhages are rapidly drawing the sufferer to an un- 
timely grave, we have known remarkable cures to be effected in 
a short time. The healing air of our peninsula appeared to give 
new life to the wasted lungs and cause them to heal, and, to all 
appearances, become as sound as ever, 

So much, then, for those who have allowed this dread dis- 
ease to run so long, and get so firm a hold upon them. Now a 
word to those who are troubled with weak lungs and are 
liable to go into consumption at any moment, and we will leave 
this sad, though important, subject for one more cheerful. To 
those who fear consumption, or lung trouble in any form, we say 
come to Florida, and come at once. Do not delay a day, or 
you may be in the lamentable condition of those unfortunate 
creatures above mentioned. Come while you are young and 
have the vitality to fight off the disease; come 'ere your frame 
is emaciated by the dread scourge, and grim death stares you in 
the face. Here you will find in our salubrious climate, in our 
healing air and our life-inspiring sunshine, the panacea for ail 
}'our ills. 

The climate of our State, however, is not only beneficial to 
weak lungs, but is also highly recommended by eminent medi- 
cal authorities for bronchial, throat troubles and asthma. 

The healthfulness of no locality averts the divinely indicated 
limitation placed upon human life as "three score and ten." 
Sanitary science attaches paramount importance to conditions or 
environments as preservative from many avoidable disease, 
thereby increasing the sum total of human happiness, as well as 
aiding greatly in prolonging life. 

The interest taken in these favorable conditions is no longer 
confined to the few who devote themselves to the critical investi- 
gation as to the laws governing health, but the masses are deeply 
interested in ascertaining the sanitary requisites at home, and if 
they contemplate a change of abode desire that it shall be a land 

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1 8 white's guide to FLORIDA 

NEW STORE. NEW GOODS. 

F.A.PELLERIN, 

149 WEST BAY STREET, 

FURNITURE, 

HOUSE FURNISHINGS, 

BEDDING AND STOVES, 

PICTURES, MATTING, BABY CARRIAGES, 

And, in fact, everything usually to be found in a first- 
class Furniture Store. 

WINDOW SHADES A SPECIALTY. 
LATEST STYLES. LOWEST PRICES. 

WILLIAM BUCKLER, 

Florida Monumental, 
Marble, Granite, 



-AND 



SCULPTOR WORKS, 

MAIN STREET, JACKSONVILLE, FLA. 

Being a practical marble dealer, I deem it a duty to inform my 
friends and the public generally that those who desire to erect Monu- 
ments should exercise the utmost care in selecting the grade of Mar- 
ble. My work is of the highest order of style and workmanship ; 
and remember I use none of the cheap grades of marble, but the best, 
and work at the lowest prices. 



•Visit <ii«'oii <'ovo .Springs, a delighttul Uetreat for the Tourist, Invalid, 
Iniiiiiurrant or Sportsuian. Kxoellent Hotels, the Borden Parks, Fine Fishin^i 
and iliinting. 1{»'H«-Iied by Steamer or Train. 



AND HER FAMOUS RESORTS, 



19 



not only "flowing \\yth milk and honey," but also that it shall 
be eminently calculated to preserve them from the ills of life. 

Poverty's most efficient ally is disease. There is a world of 
comfort in Richardson's proverb: "National health is national 
wealth." 

Surgeon-General Lawton, of the United States Army, in an 
official report written before the war, presents the advantages of 
the Peninsular State at large. 




WAKULLA SPRINGS, FLA. (On the F. C. 6< P. R. R.) 

Perhaps the freedom from suspicious bias, which is properly 
attached to much that is written of the booming nature, will se- 
cure it a credence that its authority deserves. 

"The climate of P^lorida is remarkably agreeable, being sub- 
ject to fewer atmospheric variations, and its thermometer ranges 
much less than that of any other part of the United States, ex- 
cept a portion of the coast of California. For example, the win- 
ter at Fort Snelling, Minnesota, is forty-eight degrees colder than 

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20 WHITE S GUIDE TO FLORIDA 

A. J. WALKER, 

Corner Bay and Bridge Sts., 

Wholesale and Retail Dealer in 

FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC 

CIGARS AND TOBACCO 

CHEWING TOBACCOS A SPECIALTY. 



Full Line of Oranges and Fine Fruits in their Season. 
CONFECTIONERY, NUTS, ETC. 

W. JEACLE & CO., 

GENTLEMEN'S FASHIONABLE 

BOOT AND SHOE MAKERS, 
L'KvNglel block, 

CORNER PINE AND ADAMS STS. 

The Davis Gallery, 

13 1-2 WEST BAY ST. 

You will find it the best equipped Studio in the South, 
while the work turned out by far excells any done in this 
State, both for style, pose and finish. Never in the his- 
tory of this Gallery has the work reached such an artis- 
tic standpoint as it has under its present management. 

^JB^\isit (ir.iii <•«)%«■ Spiiims. a (l<'liy;htfiil Kctreat for the Tourist, I ali<l 
Iiuiiiiuraiil or Sportsman. Kxcollent llotels, the IJortleii Parks, riue Fishiiij;' 
and lliMitiii!;. Ueaehe«l by Steamer or Train. 



AND HER FAMOUS RESORTS. 21 

at Fort Brook, Florida ; but the summer at Fort Brook, Florida, 
is only eight degrees warmer. The mean annual temperature of 
Augusta, Georgia, is nearly eight degrees, and that of Fort Gib- 
son, Arkansas, upwards often degrees lower than at Tampa, yet 
in both these places the mean summer temperature is higher than 
at Fort Brook, Tampa Bay. In the summer season the mercury 
rises higher in every part of the United States, and even in Can- 
ada, than it does along the coast of Florida. This is shown by 
meteorological statistics in this bureau. 

" As respects health, the climate of Florida stands pre-emi- 
nent. That the peninsular climate of Florida is much more salu- 
brious than that of any other State in the Union is clearly estab- 
lished by the medical statistics of the army. Indeed, the statis- 
tics in this bureau demonstrate the fact that diseases that result 
from malaria are of a mucli milder type in the peninsula of Flor- 
ida than in any other State in the Union. These records show 
that the ratio of deaths to the number of cases of remittent fever 
has been much less than among the troops serving in any other 
portion of the United States. 

"In the Middle Division of the United States the propor- 
tion is one death to thirty-six cases of remitting fever ; in the 
Northern Division, one to fifty-two; in the Southern Division, 
one to fifty-four ; in Texas, one to seventy-eight ; in Califoriu'a, 
one to one hundred and twenty-two ; in New Mexico, one to one 
hundred and forty-eight ; while in Florida it is but otie to tzvo Jnin- 
dred and cig/dy-seven. " 

According to the statistics prepared by United States Sur- 
geon-General Hammond Florida is the healthiest State in the 
Union. He shows the death rate in Florida to be one in 1,447 '- 
in Massachusetts, one in 254; in New York, one in 473 ; and in 
Minnesota, one in 755. 

SOIL. 

^I^^HERE is no soil susceptible of greater improvement, at 
|(|\V equal expense, in the universe. It is exceedingly diver- 
sified, and its varied character is suited not only to the 
crops of other States, generally, but, because of its near 
approach to a tropical climate, to some products not grown else- 
where in the States. The soil is classed as first, second and third 
rate pine lands, and as high and low hammocks and swamp 
lands. 

The pine lands cover much the larger portion of the State, 
and travelers in the train, or over the highways through them. 

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22 white's guide TO FLORIDA 

LOOK HERB I 

M. A. DOWLING, 

CORNER ADAMS AND BRIDGE STS., 
Will Sell you at Lowest Prices 

FANCY AND STAPLE GROCERIES, 

FRESH MEATS AND VEGETABLES, 
Fine Cig>ars and Tobacco, 

EGGS AND POULTRY A SPECIALTY. 

FISH AND OYSTERS IN THEIR SEASON. 
Free Delivery to Any Part \>f the City. 

REMEMBER THE PLACE, 
Cor. Adams and Bridge Sts., Jacksonville, Fla. 

W. p. SUMNEK^ 

Wholesale Dealer in 

FINE BUTTER AND CHEESE, 

GROCERIES, 

54 W. Bay Street, Jacksonville, Fla. 



AGENT FOR 



Elgin Condensed Milk, York State and Elgin Butter, 
York State and Sheboygan Cheese. 

^l^^Visit Oreen Cove Springs, a delishttiil lictreat for the Tourist, Invalid, 
Ininiigrant or Sportsman. Kxcelient Hotels, tlie Borden Parks, Fine Fish- 
ing and Hunting, lie died hy Steamer or Train. 



AND HER FAMOUS RESORTS. 



23 



are not apt to be impressed, in such casual inspection with their 
real worth. The white sand on the immediate surface is taken 
as conclusive testimony against them ; but that is not all sand 
which, in the careless glance, appears to be. In a large portion 
of the State this sand is mixed with finely comminuted bits of 
shells or carbonate of lime. 

The second-class pine lands, which have been adjudged b}' 
competent authority to be in the largest proportion, are all pro- 




ORANGE GROVE (On the F. C. & P. R. R.). 

ductive. They are not hilly, but, for the most part, undulating 
in their surface. Some of the sand hills of Hernando County are 
regarded among the highest points in the State. Underlying the 
surface is clay, marl, lime-rock and sand. These lands, from their 
accessibility and productiveness, the facility of fertilizing with 
cattle, and the impression of their healthfulness above hammock- 
lands, have induced their enclosure and tillage, when the richer 
hammock lands were near by, but more difficult to prepare for 
cultivation. 

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24 WHITES GUIDE TO FLORIDA 

Are You Going to Paper ? 

IF SO, GO TO 

KOBINSON'S, 

15 W. Bay St., Jacksonville, Fla., and 
45 Charlotte St., St. Augustine, 

AND SEE HIS LARGE NEW STOCK OF 

WALL PAPER 

ROOM MOULDINGS, 
CORNICE POLES, WINDOW SHADES, ETC. 

SEND FOR SAMPLES AND PRICES. 

First-Olass Work Guaranteed, and Prices Lower 
than anywhere else in the State. 

HEADQUARTERS 



FOB, 



Wines, Liquors t Beers, 

IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC. 

JUG TRADE SOLICITED. 

Special Attention given to all Mail Orders. 



A. K. LEON, 

18 WEST BAY ST., JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA. 

TELEPHONE 297. 

JP^~Vi.sit Gr«-fii <'ov«> .Springs, a <)«'lii;iittiil lietreat for the Tourist, Invalid, 
Iiiiiiiiuraiit or Sportsman. Kxcellent llotels, the Uortlen Parks, l<"ine Fishing 
and Ilunting. ICeached by Steaniei- or Train. 



AND HER FAMOUS RESORTS. 2$ 

FLOI(IDA'^ A(3l(I(]ULTUI(AL pi(ODU(JTg. 



January: Plant Irish potatoes, 
Cabbage, peas, egg plants, tomatoes. 

February; Fruits and vines, 

Onions, melons, and grapes for wines. 

March; Corn, oats and fine spring wheat. 
And all that man or beast can eat. 

April: Millet and lady peas: 

Dig Irish potatoes and hive your bees. 

May: Plant pepper and finger-tips, 
And lay for sweet potato slips. 

June: Once more turn up the ground, 
And sow and reap, an endless round 

July: Trees may now be set, 

The soil, from kindly rains, is wet. 

August: Harvest, one and all! 

Sow turnips and cauliflowers for fall. 

September: Spring is here again ; 
Now put your winter garden in. 

October: 'Neafh this genial sky 
Sow oats and barley, wheat and rye. 

November: Plant as heretofore, 
Sow and reap, .still more aad more. 

December: Ditch, manure and drain. 
For lo! sweet spring is here again. 

'HOSE who have never carefully considered the statistics 
of the State have but little idea of what the State pro- 
duces annually. 

A large amount of long and short staple cotton is 
grown, both of which do well here, especially the former. 

The sugar industry is being awakened, and considerable cap- 
ital is being invested in machinery for its manufacture. The re- 
claimed lands of the State are well adapted to raising cane. At 
present it is grown all over the State for domestic purposes, each 
farmer having his own mill and evaporator, and making his own 
syrup and sugar, besides some for sale. Sugar cane grows bet- 
ter in Florida than anywhere else in the United States, the canes 
often growing twelve feet high, while in Louisiana the}' rareh" 
grow over five feet. 

Corn is the greatest cereal crop of Florida, and some of our 
farmers produce as many as from 2,000 to 4,000 bushels annu- 
ally, and at the rate of from twelve to sixty bushels per acre. 

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26 white's guide to FLORIDA 



Dr, Geo. C, Mathews, 

Physician and Surgeon, 

46 WEST DUVAL STREET 
OFFICE HOURS: 

12 TO 1, 2 TO 4, 7 TO 8 P. M. Telephone 215 



J.A. DOHM. G. L. DOHM. 



CITY MARKET, 

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN 

^m York Ghleago JVleats. 



-ALSO 



ST:^AT^ AGB.MT© FOR 

NELSON, MORRIS &, CO., 

CHICAGO. 
P. O. Box 44. Telephone 218. 

JACKSONVILLE, FLA. 



-Visit (jirt'eii Cove Springs, a (leliijlitriil Ketreat for the Tourist. Invali<l, 

Iiumigrant or Sportsman. Kxcellent Hotels, tlie IJortlen Parks, Fine Fishing 
and Hunting. Kea<;he<l by Steamer and Train. 



AND HER FAMOUS RESORTS. 



27 



The planting of upland rice is increasing from year to year, 
and, with the introduction of improved machinery for cleaning it, 
it is fast becoming one of our staple crops, as it not only furnishes 




a salable article, but is a good grain for stock and poultry, con- 
taining- more nutriment than oats. 



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28 white's guide to FLORIDA 

J[0B «Trinter. 

FIRST-CLASS WORK. 

LOW PRICES. # # FULL COUNT. 

CALL FOR ESTIMATES. 

No. 8 East Bay St., J4CKS0NVILLE, FLA. 

(OAKLAND) JACKSONVILLE, 

DEALER IN 

Staple : and : Fancy : Groceries, 

AT LOWEST PRICES. 

THE ONLY EXCLUSIVE 

— • - IN THE STATE. — 

Genuine Alligator Satchels, Sole Leather Trunks, 

LEATHER GOODS. 

The Largest Stock and Finest Assortment. 

Trunk Repairing a Specialty. 

63 WEST BAY STREET, JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA. 

WALa^EIR, Manager. 



"Visit (irci'ii <:ove Springs. :i <leli(.vlitt'iil Kctreat for tlie tourist, Invalid, 
Iinuii^raiit or Sporlsiuaii. I';\<'ellciit llot<-ls, tlie IJorden Parks, Fine Fishing 
aiKl Hiuitin;;-. Kearlied by Stt-anier or Tr.iii. 



AND HER FAMOUS RESORTS. 2g 

Oats and rye are planted in the fall for winter pasture and 
harvested in the spring. 

The growing of tobacco has lately become one of Florida's 
industries. Before the war Gadsden and adjoining counties pro- 
duced some of the finest tobacco grown, and it was largely ex- 
ported. Its planting has again been revived, and the quality of 
tobacco grown in the past year equals the best Cuban produc- 
tion. 

Sweet potatoes can be grown anywhere in the State, and 
frequently attain the weight of ten to eighteen pounds, and pro- 
duce from I GO to 500 bushels per acre, according to fertility of 
soil and cultivation. 

Irish potatoes are grown for Northern markets, and bring 
from $5 tx) $8 per barrel. The home market is a good one, also, 
as they come to maturity at the time when Northern potatoes 
are out. 

Peanuts are raised to a considerable extent in West Florida, 
but chiefly for home consumption and for fattening pork, which 
gives the meat a very delicious flavor. 

Watermelons are at home in Florida, and grow to a perfec- 
tion seldom attained in any other State. They produce well on 
new land, and often grow to weigh sixty pounds. A melon un- 
der twenty pounds is not considered worth handling for ship- 

Onion growing in Florida is increasing every year, and, as 
the result is quite satisfactory where they receive the proper cul- 
tivation, those who raised a small patch last year have trebled 
the quantity of seed planted. They require a rich and moist 
soil, and those who furnish this and give the proper cultivation 
are the ones who realize a handsome profit. The crop last }'ear 
at no time brought less than $2 per bushel, and frequently more. 

Cabbage is being cultivated to a great extent for shipping, 
as well as a number of other kinds of vegetables. 

Nearly all kinds of vegetables do well, and find a ready sale 
at good prices, not only at home, but in the North, as they can 
be grown here when morfc northern climes are covered with ice 
and snow. 

It may not be generally known that the agricultural prod- 
ucts, /^r ^^/Z/^, of Florida double those of the average of all 
other Southern States. 

This may seem strange to those who are ignorant of the 
truth, but we have taken pains to investigate the value of the 



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30 white's guide to FLORIDA 

WILLIAM FAIRLIB, 

Successor to J. M. Fairlie & Bro., 

Druggist and Pharmacist, 

GENERAL DEALER IN 

Drugs, Chemicals, Patent and Family Medicines, Propri- 
etary Articles, Perfumery and Toilet Requisites, 
also Horse and Cattle Medicines, 

GARDRN ©EIRDS, &G. 

^ large assortment of Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Brushes 

and other Painters' Supplies. 

CHOICE STOCK OF TOBACCO AND CIGARS. 

Empire One-Spoon Baking Powders in assorted sizes. Concentrated 
Essences and Flavoring Extracts, all' flavors. " 
Grocers and others supplied at lowest wholesale prices. All orders 
will receive prompt and careful attention. Correspondence solicited. 
Address, 

WIl LIAM FAIRLIE, 

JACKSONVILLE, FLA. 

The Florida Times -Union, 

DAILY AND WEEKLY. 

DAILY One Month, fi.oo [ SUNDAY, Six Months, $1.00 

DAILY, Three Mouths, 2.50 I SUNDAY, One Year, 2.00 

DAILY, Six Months, 3.00 ! WEEKLY, .... Six Months, .50 

DAILY One Year, 10.00 ' WEEKLY, One Year, i.oo 

ADVERTISING RATES. 

Advertising rates depend on Place in the Paper, and 
will be furnished on application. 

^l^~Vi.sit Greeu Cove Springs, a delightful lletreat for the Tourist, Invalid, 
liiiniigrant, or Sportsman. JExcellent Hotels, the Borden Parks, Fine Fish- 
ing and Hunting. Reached by Steamer or Train. 



AND HER FAMOUS RESORTS. 3 1 

agricultural products of the other Southern States, and find it 
about $50, while our own is ;^ioo. 

With all California's wealth, her agricultural average is only 
$88; that of Tennessee only ^33.25; Arkansas, 1^75 ; Missis- 
sippi, $yT, ; Georgia, $50 ; and Alabama, $66. 50. This is an 
exhibit which should make the pulse of every Floridian throb 
fast. 

Below we reproduce the 

MARKETABLE PRODUCTS OF FLORIDA 1 889. 

Roses and perfumes $ 19,500 

Limes and grape fruit 38,000 

Poultry and eggs 235,000 

Peaches and pears 160,500 

Cow peas and Jodder 185,750 

Bees and honey 27,500 

Arrow root 26,250 

Hogs 165,000 

Sheep ( 1 14,600 sheep) 152,500 

Alligator hides and teeth 37,250 

Strawberries 375,000 

Milk and butter 165,000 

Pineapples, cocoanuts. guavas, etc .... 47,500 

Pinders 150,000 

Grapes and wine 75,000 

Wagons, buggies, etc 62,500 

Ice 75,000 

Hides and tallow 45,500 

Nursery trees and shrubs 650,570 

Brick, tile and chimneys 275,000 

Artificial stone, etc 25,000 

Moss '250,000 

Sponges . 750,000 

Vegetables. .". . 1,150,000 

Fish, oysters and turtles 375,000 

Ships, boats, etc 140,000 

Horses and mules 250,000 

Sugar and molasses 800,000 

Firewood 475,000 

Rice 175,000 

Railroad cars and repairing 300,000 

Engines and boilers 45,000 

Cotton seed 265,000 

Cedar 500,000 

Naval stores 825,000 

Cattle 1,625,000 

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32 WHITE S GUIDE TO FLORIDA 

f f 



SPECIAL!!! ATTENTION!!! 



FREE EXCURSION 



OVER 



TheO.K.andX.G.It.ll.T.Hoate. 

O.I. KRO^GHUM, 

Gen ral Passenger Agent. 

office, 310 bridge street. 
Tickets Good on all this Company's Lines. 



CALL AT 



310 BRIDQR ST"., 

And Receive Free Ticket. Remember the Number. 

While waiting for Ticket don't fail to examine my 

IMMENSE STOCK OF 
Furniture, Mattresses, Spring's, 

Comforters, Windoiv Shades, 

Blankets, Stoves, Etc., Etc. 

! : SPECIAL ! ! ! ! ATTENTION ! ! is given to the Weekly and 
Monthly Payment plan of purchasing goods. I guarantee prices the cheap- 
est in the city. I employ no canvassers or solicitors, thus giving you the 
benefit of the percentage paid by others who do business through so-called 
agents. Guaranteeing qualities the finest and styles the latest. I solicit a 
share of your patronage at the 

GREAT Bargain House, 

310 and 312 BRIDGE STREET. 

FRANK W. R. HINMAN. 



•\ isit <ir«'eii Cove Spriiiss*, a «leli}>htfnl Ketreat for the Tourist, Invalid, 
Iiiiiuii^raiit or Sportsman. Kxeellent Hotels, tlie Bor<leii Parks, Fine Fishing 
and Hunting. Keached by Kail or iSteanier. 



AND HER FAMOUS RESORTS. 



33 



Oranges and lemons 3,000,000 

Cigars and manufactured tobacco 8,000,000 

Corn, oats, hay, barley, rye, etc 3.000,000 

Sweet potatoes 1,000,000 

Ducks and geese 10,000 

Goats 15,000 

Manufactured iron 32,000 

Strawberry plants 32,000 

Blackberries and other small fruits .... 25,000 

Home-made fertilizers 275.000 

Books, pamphlets, etc 55,000 

Railroad sleepers 450,000 

Palmetto fibre 19,000 

Lime 75,000 

Leaf tobacco ( 2,137.900 pounds) 425,000 

Furniture and matlrasses 85,000 

Orange boxes and vegetable crates .... 235,000 

Manutactured clothing • 275,000 

Shoes, etc 40,000 

Florida curiosities 45,000 

Lathes and shingles 595,000 

Piling timber 32,000 

Fence rails 390,000 

Cabbage and tomato plants 25,000 

Tinware and sheetiron 45,000 

Manufactured cop])er 5,000 

Stone for building and cribbing 30,000 

Harness, saddles, etc 25,000 

Birds, feathers, etc 20,000 

Poppy 9.500 

Sawed lumber and timber 13,750,000 

Other products 500,000 

Total products $44,436,820 

It will be seen by the above that Florida has a greater pro- 
ducing capacity than she is given credit for; but, dear reader, do 
not imagine for a moment that you can settle in any part of the 
.State and raise the w hole list ; that you can have the Alligator 
and LeConte pear growing side by side ; that you can grow the 
sugar apple and peach together in any part of the State, for it 
cannot be done. It has not been our aim to tell where and how 
each could be raised, for it would require hundreds of pages to 
tell the interesting story. 

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34 white's guide to Florida 

TEUMPELLER, 
THE LEADING 

MeFGhant Tailor, 



AND DEALER IN 



FIRST-CLASS READY-MADE CLOTHING, 

Nos. 61 and 175 West Bay Street, 

JACKSONVILLE, FLA. 



READ THIS TWICE. 
15 WEST BAY STREET, 

Has the Largest and Best Assortment of Cigars, Tobacco and 

Smokers' Articles to be found in the State, Wholesale and Retail. 

Sole Owner of Celebrated Whiskey Plug Tobacco. 

PRICES ALWAYS THE LOWEST. 

Iron ^ and r Wire ^ Fencing. 

LAUGE VARIETY and LOW PRICES, 

AT 

Florida Monumental, Marble, Granite 
and Sculptor Works. 

MAIN STREET, JACKSONVILLE, FLA. 

f^a^Visit Oiceii Cove Spiinsrs, a<leli!;htful Ketreat lor the Tourist, Invalid, 
Iniinisjraiit or Sportsiiian. Kxeelleut Hotels, the Borden Parks, i'ine Fishing 
and Hunting. 14eache«l by Kail or (Steamer. 



AND HER FAMOUS RESORTS. 35 

TOBACCO. 

About the year 1565 Sir John Hawkins carried tobacco from 
Florida to England, and it is interesting to note what an impor- 
tant factor tobacco has been in the commerce of the world. 
Though an article of luxury, it was in the early histor}- of Flor- 
ida looked upon as a convenient medium of exchange. In 1620, 
while there was an abundance of tobacco in the colonies, there 
was a great scarity of females. An enterprising trader brought 
ninety young women from England to America and exchanged 
to the planters at 120 weight of female for 150 pounds of tobacco. 
King James issued a proclamation restraining this unlawful and 
obnoxious traffic. In 1570 Florida tobacco was first taken to 
Holland, and not until 1616 did the colonists of Virginia begin 
the planting of tobacco, the seed being obtained from what was 
then known as the Spanish Possessions — Florida. 

Prior to the war Florida was celebrated for its tobacco, 
\\hich was extensively and successfully cultivated. Recently the 
industry has been revived under the most favorable auspices, and 
promises to prove even more productive of wealth than in the 
past. The eyes of the world are now attracted to this region, 
which has again become famous for the large yield and very su- 
perior quality of its tobacco. The leaf grown here closely resem- 
bles, in appearance and flavor, the finest Havana wrappers, and 
we challenge any expert to detect the same, and is confessedly 
superior to that grown in any other part of the United States. 

Fillers grown from genuine Vuelta Abajo seed, primes; 
price, one dollar per pound; fine quality, superior to medium 
Vuelta Abajo seed, seconds, seventy-five cents per pound, and 
will produce from 1,000 to 1,500 pounds per acre 

The following extracts are taken from a " Report Upon the 
Cultivation of Tobacco in Florida," issued by Mr. H. R. Duval, 
Receiver of the Florida Railway and Navigation Compan}'. It 
was made by experts, who visited the plantations in person, and 
may be relied upon as trustworthy and conservative : 

" We have found tobacco growing on quite a variety of soil, 
but mainly on sandy loam, with red clay subsoil eight to ten 
inches deep ; again on sandy loam with no subsoil, and, in some 
instances on newly cleared bottom or 'hummi^ck' land, which 
seemed to be very rich, and required no fertilizer. The crop 
seems to flourish and do well on all these soils, but it appears to 
us that the tobacco grown on the 'hummock ' land is of the best 
character, while its growth is more luxuriant. The country is 
well watered and timbered, and very fertile. 

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36 white's guide to Florida 

w. b. clarkson, w. p. webster. e. i. robinson, 

President. Vice Pres. Treasurer. 

THE DIME SAVINGS BANK 

OF FLORIDA. 

CHARTERED BY THE STATE. 



Pays Four Per Cent, on Deposits. Authorized to Transact 
a General Banking Business. 

Special Facilities for making and negotiating Loans on 
Real Estate and Collateral Security. 

Keeeives Deposits from 10 eents upuiard, subject to Cheek. 

BANK HOURS 10 A. M. TO 4 P. M. OPEN SATURDAY AND MONDAY 
EVENINGS FROM 6 TO 8.30 P. M. 

Office, 76 WEST FORSYTH STREET, 

OPPOSITE PUBLIC BUILDING SITE. 

WANKLYN&CO., 

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL 

lilqBOF Dealers, 

91 WEST BAY STREET, 

JACKSONVILLEv, FLA. 

^90^ Visit Or«^en Cove Spriiijijs, a delifjlitful Retreat for the Tourist, Invalid, 
Imniigraiit or Sportsman. Excellent Hotels, tlie IJorden Parks, Fine Fishin;; 
and Hunting;. Iteaclied by bteauiei' or Train. 



AND HER FAMOUS RESORTS. 37 

"The climate of Florida is .so favorable to the cultivation of 
tobacco that, aside from the first or original crop, two sucker 
crops can be raised. This is accomplished by cutting the stock 
off near the ground and leaving a sucker or shoot on the root, 
which will in a short time grow into a healthy, well developed 
stalk, on which the leaves will be lighter in weight, bvit larger 
and finer than the first crop. This, we believe, is an advantage 
enjoyed in no other tobacco-producing State in this country, as 
late springs and early frosts in the fall render a second or third 
crop in othefr sections an impossibility. 

" \\ ith proper methods of growing, and careful, intelligent 
curing and sorting, we see no good reason why Florida should 
not only regain her former prestige as a tobacco-producing State, 
but, indeed, become the /(^^a^^///^^ tobacco Slate; for the natural 
advantage she enjoys, both in climate and soil, will go far toward 
giving her tobacco a reputation in the markets of the world that 
could scarcely be attained elsewhere in this country. 

" Florida tobacco should make a reputation for itself, for 
there is a certain flavor and aroma possessed by it that is both 
desirable and agreeable, and we think it will find much favor with 
the smoker when properly introduced, as the experiments thus 
far made in the raising of tobacco leave no doubt in our minds 
that the industr}' can be made a success, and also assume vast 
proportions. 

" The culture of tobacco in Florida is not new ; it is but the 
revival of what almost seems a lost industry. But never was 
there a more favorable time than the present for its renewal on a 
large scale." 



flaOrioa fruits. 

Too much cannot be said of Florida's delicious fruits. The 
orange is considered the most profitable, as well as the most pro- 
lific, of our fruits. The praise of the Florida orange has been 
sung in every land and clime, and the new varieties which have 
been brought forward in the last few years make it possible to 
enjoy this delightful product of our sunny clime from the first of 
November until the first of August. 

VARIETIES OF THE ORANGE. 

In growing the orange it is as well to plant varieties which 
have been tested and known to be prolific and desirable as to 
plant seedlings, which possibh' may not prove satisfactorx' when 

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38 white's guide to Florida 

LITTLE BROS 

Feptilizerand 
PhosphateGo. 

LATE 

South Florida Fertilizer Co., 

ORLANDO, FLA. 






^WING to the success met with in Orlando, we have 
moved to Jacksonville, where we have decided to 
commence in business on a larger scale, and are 
prepared to supply our customers with our various 
well-known brands for Orange Trees, Pineapples, Peach 
Trees, Grapes and Vegetables. We keep in stock a 
large quantity of material, such as Sulphate of Potash, 
Kainit, Salt, Cotton Seed Meal, Cotton Seed Hull Ash, 
Hardwood Ashes, etc., etc., which we are prepared to 
sell at the lowest market prices. 

We will mix any desired formula at the shortest 
notice. 

We shall be pleased to submit our Catalogues, show- 
ing prices and description of our goods. 

All correspondence promptly attended to. 

LITTLE BRO\S FERTILIZER A: PHOSPHATE CO., 

Box 749, Jacksonville, Fla. 
Office 24 E. Bay St. 
Factory, South Jacksonville. 



J3^^^ isit (ireeu Cove Springs, n delijihtfiil Rttreat for the Tourist, Invalid, 
liiiii)i$;'raiit or S|>ortsniaii. P'xoelloiit Hot<'l.s, the Borden Parks, Fine Fishing 
an<l Hunting'. Keached by Steamer or Tr.. in. 



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39 



they come into bearing. For the past eight or ten }-ears much 
attention has been given by amateurs and professional fruit grow- 
ers to selecting the varieties which promise the best, and the re- 
sult has been that we are now enabled to select varieties which 
give a wide range in the time of ripening, and almost every qual- 
ity desirable. We propose to give a short description of a few 
well known varieties, which we believe will meet the require- 
ments of all orange growers, and be satisfactory to all concerned. 
We shall begin with the one we believe to be the best, embrac- 
ing all the d^esirable qualities, and continue the list, pointing out 
the different features as they vary in comparison. 

MAGNUM BONUM. — Large to very large ; .skin moder- 
ately thin, tough, smooth and glossy; pulp fine, tender, melt- 
ing, juicy, sweet and vinous. 



The membranes inclosing the 
luice cells are remarkably thin, 
and leave but little residue on 
eating the orange. Ripens in 
lanuary, and is prime first of 
ihY'bruary. The best. 

HOMOSASS A.— Medium 
size ; skin very thin, smooth, 
tough and glossy ; pulp very 
fine, remarkably juicx', sweet 
and delicious. Ripens in De- 
cember, and is prime in Jan- 
uary ; early and prolific bearer. 

HIGGINS. — Similar to Homosassa, but ripens later, 

NONPAREIL. — Above medium; bright color; skin mod 
erately thin ; pulp tender and melting ; juice sub-acid and vinous. 
Ripens last of January and February ; an early bearer. 

OLD VINL — Above medium in size, oval -in shape; skin 
rather thick and rough; pulp somewhat coarse; juice sweet and 
remarkable for a sprightly, aromatic flavor. This is the stand- 
ard for flavor, and bears the same relation to the orange that the 
Seckle pear does to all other pears. Ripens in januar)-, and is 
prime in February. 

NAVEL. — Size very large ; skin rough, thick and tough ; 
conical in shape; blossom end presents the appearance of the 
human navel, hence its name ; and this appearance is nothing 
more nor less than a small orange inclosed and nearly surrounded 




SECTION OF THE HOMOSASSA. 



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40 WHITE S GUIDE TO FLORIDA 

ANDERSON & TOWNSEND, 

142 EAST BUY ST., 

MANUFACTURERS OF 

Cypress :•: Shingles. 

Pine and Oak Wood 

Cut to Order and Delivered to any Part of the City. 

TELEPHONE 152. 

W. S. BUNTING, 



-DEALER IN 






T 




Cedar Key and Rocky Point Oysters, 

HARTRIDGE'S WHARF, 

TELEPHONE 264. J A.CKSON V ILLE, FLA. 

#'Jfl^\'islt dree 11 Cove iSpriiigs, a delij^fhtfiil Retreat for tlie Tourist, Invalitl, 
Ini tiii^i-aiit, or Sportsinaii. Kxcelleiit Hotels, the Horden Parks, Fine Fish- 
iiiS' and Hunting. Jteaelied by Steamer or Train. 



AND IIKK lAMOLS RKSOKTS. 4I 

by the pulp of the mother oran^^e. Pulp xery fine, melting, ten- 
der, juicy, sweet, and good flavor. Ripens in February, and is 
valuable on account of its late ripening, keeping and carrying 
(]ualities. A very early bearer. Many believe it to be a shy 
]:)earer, but as the tree grows to maturity we believe it will prove 
to be amcMig the best. This variety will always be popular, in 
consequence of its superior qualities when mature, and from the 
fact that none cnher can be substituted for it. It carries its own 
unchangeable "trade mark." Tree a fair grower, nearly thorn- 
less, and fruit ncarl\' seedless. 

TARl)Il-"I-\ — Size large, or above medium; skin rather 
rough and moderately thick and tough; pulp fine, tender, melt- 
ing; juice sweet and good fla\-or. Ripens in March and April, 
and prime in May and June. A good ordinary orange, but val- 
uable on account of late ripening and carrying qualities. 

DUMMITT. — Large, bright, handsome shape; skin very 
thin and tender; pulp fine, melting, juicy, very sweet and vi- 
nous. One of the best, but. in consequence of its thin, tender 
skin, it requires great care in handling to prevent bruising. A 
])oor shipj)er. Ripens in January, and, when in its prime, one 
of the most delicious oranges known. 

MhT)ITKRRA\h:AX SWKKl".— This variety is of me- 
dium or large size; oval in shape; medium thin skin; pulp a 
little coarse, juicy and \ery sweet. Ripens in February. Tree 
a fair grower, but branches are inclined to droop and become 
dwarfish. Branches entirely thornless, and fruit nearly seedless ; 
an earl)- and prolific bearer; will bear the .second year after bud- 
ding on five-year-old stock. Valuable for its early prolific bear- 
ing, thornless branches, late ripening and carrying qualities. 

BEACH'.S No. I }']CA]. — Medium size; thin skin; pulp 
rather coarse, juic)-. sweet and delicious. Ripens first of No- 
vember, and prime in Deceniljer. X'aluable for its early ripen- 
ing, sweetness, ami keeping and carr\-ing qualities. Probably 
the l)est early ripening good orange. 

PHILLIPS' HrrTP:R SWKKT. — Medium to large size; 
thin skin ; j-ulp tender. juic\'. slightl\- sub-acid, bitter and aro- 
matic. Ripens from April to June. A good summer fruit. 
Tree is, doubtUss, a hybrid of the sweet and wild orange, and 
the branches .u'c free from thorns. 

M A X DA R 1 X —PA X ( i l-. R I X P',— K 1 IJ-C i LO \T:.— ( )ranges 
classed under thi-^ heading, undoubtedly, belong to a distinct 

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42 



WHITES GUini-: TO FLORIDA 



TjlE BERGNER & EKGEIi 



OF 



r»niXjja.i3DE3i_.:F»i3:i^a., i^^Sl. 




FLORIDA DEPOT, 



JacKsonviiie, Fia. 



P. SATTELKAU, 
Manager. 



(FANCY BREWINGi. 

Brewing Unexcelled. Has taken the Highest Prizes 
Wherever exhibited. Last Award was taken at 

PARIS EXPOSITION, 1889. 

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Iuimig;rant or S|>urt.sii)aii. Kxeelleiit Kotils, tlie Borileii Jt arks, Fine Fishing 
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AND HKK FAMOUS RESORTS. 43 

species cf the citrus family, as they have very few, if any, char- 
acteristics of the common oranges. Small to medium size, flat- 
tened at the blossom end, or shaped like a tomato ; skin rather 
smooth, ribbed, and, when the fruit is mature, it parts readily 
from the pulp. Pulp rather coarse, sections separate readily with- 
out breaking the membrane; juicy, sweet, aromatic and deli- 
cious. Ripens in December, and prime in January. There are 
numberous varieties of this fine fruit, from the very small to 
large ; skin usually bright or orange, with small dark speckles, 
and the odor, on breaking the skin, is strong, pungent and dis- 
agreeable. Dancy's Tangerine differs from the ordinary fruit 
only in color of the rind, which is a deep crimson. Tree usually 
very thorn}-, leaves small, willow shaped, and branches slender 
and dark hue. 

SATSUMA. — This is a late importation from Japan. Fruit 
much larger than the foregoing, but of same species and many 
of the characteristics. Tree a slow grower, branches drooping, 
thornless, and fruit seedless ; earh' and prolific bearer ; bears 
second year after budding on four or five-year-old stock. Tree 
very hardy, leaves large and leather)', and will stand a low de- 
gree of temperature without injury. On account of its hardi- 
ness, disposition to dwarf, fine quality of fruit, early ripening — 
December — this should become a popular variety, and be largely 
planted. 

There are many other varieties of the orange which are, 
doubtless, equal, in many respects, to some we have mentioned 
above, but these we know to be all that is claimed for them, and 
a person owning a grove planted with a due proportion of the 
varieties here described need look no farther for quality of fruit. 
Here we have varieties ripening from October to April, which 
ought to satisfy the taste and mind of all lovers and growers of 
the golden fruit. 

PEACHES. 

The introduction of the Chinese strain of peaches and their 
offspring in the last few years, together with their marked suc- 
cess wherever planted in the State, has given great impetus to 
tree planting, and hundreds of acres have been set out, which 
have generally come into bearing the second year. 

The small Peen-to peach of several years ago has been 
brought up, by cultivation, to nearly twice its former size, and 
of a delicious flavor, having none of the bitter taste which for- 
merly characterized this fruit. This variety is the first to ripen. 



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44 white's GUinK to Florida 

A. S. WAHGE, 

Book and Job Printing 

-• -o IN ALL ITS BRANCHES, o •- 

HOTEILa work a SPRGIALaXY. 

MANUFACTURER OF RUBBER STAMPS AND STENCILS. 
Paper Bags, Butter Dishes. Groecrtj. Butcher and Butter Paper, 

DAY ATSTD PASS BOOKS, ETC. 

NEW YORK PRICES ON THE ABOVE. 
72'^ W. Bay St., Jacksonville, Fla. 

FHESH STOCK. LARGE VARIETY. 

CAMPBELL'S ADDITION, JACKSONVILLE, 
MANUFACTURERS OF 

PURE CONFECTIONERY, 

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. 

All Goods Gu air an teed. 

PURE GOODS. LOWEST PRICES. 

ROBBINS & HARWICK, 

Attorneys-at-Law, ^ — 



Notary Public. 



64', AATEST BAY STREET, 

Jacksonville, Florida. 



N. BACKENSTOE, 

Cor. State and Newnan Streets, 

Fancy and Family Groceries, 
Tobacco t Cigars, Hay '^ Grain. 

LOWEST PRICES FOR FIRST-CLASS GOODS. 



/^]6P"> isit <;i-.»ii <:<(v«' S|)iiii!;s. a del i .;lit ( ill lletieat l..r the roiiri.st. I ali«l 
liriiiiii;i-Hiit or Spoi tsiuaii. Kx.ellciit llol.ls. tlie !J<>r<leii Parks, Fine Fishiiij; 
;uul Hunting. liea«-lie<l by Steanu-r or Iraiiii. 



AND HER l-A.\IOUS RESORTS. 



45 



commencing the last of April or fir^t of May, and is closely fol- 
lowed by the Honey. 

Only those who have tasted this favorite peach, picked ripe 
from the tree, can have any idea of its quality. As its name im- 
plies, it is sweet, and when fully ripe fairly melts in the mouth. 
Apricots and nectarines have been tried with success, especially 
in the north of Florida, and the trees are finding their way into 
nearly every orchard. 




THK ANOEI. PEACH iSEKULiNii oi- thk Peen-toi. 

No fruit has been introduced into our State that has been 
such a happy surprise as the Kelsey plum. This fruit has been 
grown in California for several years, and there pronounced tiie 
King of Plums, and the result in this State, so far, bears out that 
reputation. 

The tree commences to bear two \-ears from planting when 
properly cared for, and the yield is simply enormous. Trees at 
this age have borne such enormous crops that the limbs had to 
be supported to keep them from breaking and sweeping the 
ground. 

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46 white's guide to FLORIDA 



i,Hi,|„|i.|.i|, l.lliiliil, I I I I' I'Ji II. I ,|i ,|, |.,l,,l.ii„i,ill'|lllli|ll|il|i l lMIIIIII|ll|-|ll|i.|'l||i|iH.i|i 



Haymond D. Knight & Co., 

(Successors to Mumby, Stockton & Knight), 
IMPORTERS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN 

[OGKe[!i,i!iilDa,Eiassila[l|eiiwa[e. 



Stoves, Tinware and ^^ 



^=^Housefurnlshing Goods. 

sterling Silver Plated Ulare and Rich Cut Glass. 

SOLE STATE AGENTS FOR THE 

Celebrated Monitor Oil Stoves, 

Globe Incandescent Lamps, 
Iceberg Chief Refrigerators, 

White Mountain Ice Cream Freezers. 



13 West Bay, and 14 and IG West Forsyth Sts., 
JACKSONVILLE, FLA. 

il IJ ilji'l '''''-•• •■•'''' ■ ' ' ^ ; ■, '; ', 'V '. 'J K'* 't'.,' 't't V'-r' T ' t' V'V T'V 't ' -J \'^ 't't' 't'J'V-J' 

ffl^Visif, (ireeii Cove Spriiiji's. a delittlitfiil Retreat for the Tourist, Invalid, 
linniiifrant or Sportsman. Kxcelleiit Hotels, tlie liorden Parks, Fine Fisliin ;; 
and Hunting. Keaelied by Steamer or Train. 



AND IIKK FAMOUS RESORTS. 



47 



Other new varieties of plums are bein<^r introduced, with 
every prospect of success. Tbe Chickasaw strain does well here, 
and furnishes a va'-ict\- not onl\' in fruit, but in time of ripening. 

The Loquat (Japan Medlar) differs from the other varieties 
of plums in beino- an evergreen tree, and producing its fruit in 
January, if the winter is mild, and later if .severe. The tree is 
grown farther nf)rth ;<);■ its beautiful foliaw, while here we have 




KKLSi'.v j.\i'.\N" ri.iM. 

both the foliage and fruit. llic fruit is about the size of the 
Wild Goose plum; oblong, of a light yellow color ; acid, and ex- 
cellent quality. 

THE JAPAN PERSIMMON 

is grown in a number of varieties. They are of a most excellent 
quaiit}', and command the highest prices in the market. The 
trees do well, and generally come into bearing the second 
}'ear. 



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48 white's guide to FLORIDA 

EMERY ft CO., 

1 1 EAST AND 47 WEST BAY STREET, 

We are daily receiving large quantities of Boots and 
Shoes for winter wear. Correct styles and at lowest 
prices. We have knocked competition out of time, and 
are offering the best stock of 

BOOTS. SHOES AND SLIPPERS, 

FOR PERSONS OF ALL AGES AND SIZES. 
OUR GOODS ARE 

Rich, because we 
manufactures in the country. 

For the Poor, because \ 
prices to suit your pocket. 

For the Young and Old, 

give an easy fit at an easy price. 



DUCT For the Rich, because we offer a choice of the finest 

DDOl m 

DUCT For the Poor, because we can show a good cpiality at 

DUCT For the Young and Old, Healthy and Weak, because we 



OUR PRICES WILL FIT YOUR POCKET. 

OUR GOODS WILL FIT YOUR FEET. 

Everybody can rely upon a cordial reception and 
satisfactory bargains at our stores. 

1 1 EAST AND 47 WEST BAY STREET. 



ICH^Visifc (ir«'<'ii Cove .Si>riiigs, a tlelighttiil Ketreat for tin* Tourist, Iiivali.l 
Immii^rant or Sportsman. K.xcellent Hotels, the Borden Tarks, Fine Fisli- 
iig and H iinting'. Ke c)ied by Steamer or Train. 



AND lll'.K lAMOl S Ki;s()Kr: 



49 



THE PINEAPPLE. 

The profitable cultivation of the pineapple must be practi- 
cally confined to that portion of the State generally exempt from 
even sh\,dit frosts. With some protection they are raised as far 
north as Orange County, and in some favored positions have 
been long grown even where slight frosts are common ; but we 
may be sure the pine will always continue to assert its tropical 
character. 

The English gardeners of the last century thought it the 
height of horticultural skill to produce pines in their cool, damp 
climate under glass, and, as usual, the directions they have left 
us are so conflicting as to be far from edifying. And we meet 
with a similar conflict of ideas here in regard to the culture of 




PIXl-.Al-ri.K PLANT AND FRIIT. 

the pine. It is not eas\-, without more experience than we have, 
to sift out the wheat from the chaff. There are a few things that 
seem very well settled, and these shall have our notice. 

It is evident here that the high, light, dry, sandy soil is pref- 
erable to the shell, or even the richest hammock lands, for the 
culture of the pine. Also, that the shelter belts, so much needed 
by the banana, are positively injurious to the pine. This is spe- 
cialh' true when the shelter belts are on the east or north sides of 
a pine field. The\' are not injuretl by the shade, but by the hot 
sun and still air. 

While there are many varieties of the pine clamoring for no- 
tice, there seems as yet to be no one that can be trusted to take 
the place of the common Red Spanish for a general crop. There 
are larger, sweeter and more delicious pines in experimental cul- 
tivation, and vet, as far as we know, we have to name each with 



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50 white's guide to FLORIDA 

ASHLEY & CROSBY, 



DEALERS IN 



FINE FAMILY GROCERIES, 

GANDIRS, NUTS, 

Cii^ars, Tobacco and Country Produce. 

Also, FINE STOCK OF FRESH MEATS. 

EVERYTHING AT REASONABLE PRICES. 

Corner Brovigh and Maggie Streets. FREE DELIVEBY. 

S. J. BOUKNIGHT, 

LAND AND LOAN BROKER, 

AND 

GENERAL DEALER IN CITY PROPERTY. 

5>^ EAST BAY STREET. 
JAGKSONVILaLaR, FLA. 

NEGOTIATING LOANS A SPECIALTY. 
THE OLD RELIABLE 

SQUARE DEALING CLOTHING HOUSE! 
AARON ZAGHARIAS, 

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN 

MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING, 

Hats, Caps, Gent's Furnishing> Goods, 
Trunks, Valises, Umbrellas. 



1 7 W. Bay St., 1 3 Lemon St., Magnolia St., 

Jacksonville, Fla. Palatka, Fla. Ocala, Fla. 



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AXI) II KK I AMOLS RESORTS. ^l 

a qualifying- but. It may give us a liint. perhaps, to simply say 
that while the old pine growers upon the keys are always ready 
to sell us new varieties at speculative prices, they plant their own 
acres with Red Spanish. Verj' likely this is not an accident or 
a short-sighted economy. From their stand-point they only 
choose what to them seems the better. 

Our experience encourages the planting of slips and suckers 
immediately after picking, not leaving them to dry, as is some- 
times done, for weeks. And in so doing we prefer not to trim 
them. This is opposed to the general practice. Again, suck- 
ers are sold at higher prices than the slips, but for our planting 
the latter are preferable. 

New plantations are made usually from August to October. 
The slips, growing out at the base of the fruit ; the suckers, which 
spring from the axils of the leaves near the ground, and the 
crowns, from the apex of the fruit, are all used in making new 
plantations. When the fruit is gathered the slips are left for a 
month, or more, upon the stem to grow. Such slips as are un- 
avoidably broken off with the fruit, if slips are scarce, can be 
planted immediately, though they may be small. I^ach plant 
will send up from one to three suckers from near the ground. 
The one nearest the ground should be left for the next crop, the 
others removed and planted. A part of the suckers will produce 
small fruit the following sea.son, and, as a result, such plants are 
weak. The slips will require eighteen months to develop fruit, 
but the plants will be strong, and the fruit large. The first crop 
is usually the most even and abundant. How long a plantation 
can be kept in profitable bearing is not yet certain. On the com- 
mon white sand, with only ordinary care, three good successive 
crops have been grown, with present prospects of a fair fourth 
crop. 

The culture of the pine is extending ver}' rapidl}' along the 
eastern coast of Florida from h2den, on the Indian Ri\er, south. 
Many acres are already planted on Lake Worth. For several 
years the growing of pines has been the leading industry upon 
the keys. Unfortunately, most of the earlier plantations of pines 
upon this coast were made upon unsuitable soil. Our people 
are beginning to realize the importance of a more intensive sys- 
tem of culture. This promises well for our future. 

GUAVAS. 

The guava is grown to quite an extent. especiall\- in the 
southern part of the State, where the crop is trul)- wonderful. 
The guava is one of the finest fruits grown for jell\-. 

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52 white's guide to FLORIDA 

SHORT ACCOUNTS MAKE LONG FRIENDS. 



c- 



u 



, W, White 



The largest Advertising man in the State. All kinds of Advertisiug done £2 

promptly. Correspondent tor newspapers in different | ss 

sections of the country. ^^ 

' -a 
x>- 

JACKSONVILLE, FLA. | c^ 

THE CARLBTON HOUSE 

Barber Shop and Bathing Establishment. 

HOT, COLD AND SHOWER BATHS. 

ONE OF THE 

FINEST TONSORIAL PARLORS 

IN THE SOUTH, AND ONE PRICE ONLY. 

No. 35 East Bay St., Jacksonville, Fla. 

C. L. DECKER, Proprietor. 

IBTJ^S" OIF" 

The Leading Furniture House of tlie State, 

AND SAVE MONEY. 
Largest Stock South of Baltimore. 

Latest Designs in Parlor and Bedroom Suites in Antique 

Oak, Mahogany, Cherry, Walnut and Imitation. 

Hall Stands, Bed Lounges, Willow, Reed 

and Rattan Goods, Desks of 

all kinds and Styles. 

We sell you the Best Goods for the Least Money. 

HOUSEFURNISHING GOODS OF ALL KINDS. 

Carpets, Mattings, Curtains, Window Shades, Hanging Lamps, China and 

Crockery Sets, Tin Toilet Sets, Mirrors, Curtain Poles and Brackets. 

Hotels. Boarding Houses, .Slui)s, Steamers. Offices and Private Residences 
Furnished from Top to Bottom. 

40 and 42 W. Bay St., Jacksonville, Fla. 

Correspondence Solicited. 

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I luiuigrant or Sportsman. Excellent Hotels, the Borden Parks, I'ine Fishing 
and Hunting:. Keached by Steamer or Train. 



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THl-: NDKli'N 



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54 white's guide to Florida 

SEASON OF 1890-91. 



THE THE 

AGWIE openalltheyear AGME 

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR 100 GUESTS. 

Furnished Rooms 50c. to $1.00 per Day, $2.00 to $5.00 per Week. 

Restaurant in connection on European and American Plan. 

Refitted and Refurnislied witli entirely new Fnrnitnre tlirougJiont. 
Centrally located, convenient to Depot and Boat Landings. 

No. 1 1 1 WEST BAY STREET, JACKSONVILLE, FLA. 
H. A. BURT, Proprietor. 



-Visit (ireeii <'ove Spriiisis. a «lelis:htt'iil Ket reat for the Tourist, luvaliil, 

Iniiniiji-Hiit or Sportsman. Kx<-ell**iir Hotels, th»' Borden Parks, Fine Fishing 
an«l Huntini;. Keai'lietl by Steamer or Train. 



AND IIF.K l-\\MOL"S KKSOKTS. 55 

PEARS. 

Very large orchards of LeConte pears are being set out, es- 
pecially in that section of the State known as Middle Florida, 
Other varieties are being tested, but are not as prolific as the 
LeConte. 

FIGS. 

This is rightly considered as one of Florida's neglected fruits. 
for it is known to the oldest inhabitant in some way or other. 
New varieties have been introduced, and it is claimed that we 
have the true fig of commerce. The White Adriatic is a most 
delicious fruit, and is good for either drying or table use. The 
drying and preserving of figs should be one of I'lorida's indus- 
tries. As the fruit becomes better known, and the little care re- 
quired to raise it realized, the evaporation of figs must become 
a business that will retain many a dollar that is now sent to for- 
eign lands. 

GRAPES. 

After patient experimenting, a number of x^arieties of grapes 
have been found to do exceedingly well, and all over the State 
growers are increasing their vineyards, and, although a new in- 
dustry, bids fair to be a source of great revenue to the State, as 
they ripen early in our climate, and alwa\'s demand a good 
price. 

BANANAS. 

The banana is another of our beautiful fruit-bearing plants, 
and the numerous varieties may be found in nearly every garden 
from Jacksonville to the southernmost part of the State. The 
two principal varieties grown are the Horse and the Lady Finger. 
The plant often grows to a great height, presenting a most beau- 
tiful appearance. 

MANGO. 

There are sex'cral varieties of this fruit, as with others, but 
the tree, did it bear no fruit, would be very desirable for its beau- 
tiful shape and rich foliage, the leaves forming a star at the end 
of every twig. The fruit has a large seed, and the pulp is filled 
with a coarse fiber. The kinds having little fiber are consitlered 
the best. This variety is known in the \\'est Indies as No. 1 1. 
There are quite a number of varieties grown in the southern part 
of Florida, but the one which seems to be the fa\'orite is the 
Apricot mango. 

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Established New York, 1854. Established Jacksonville, Fla., 1873. 

THOMAS NOONBY & SONS, 

WHOLESALE COMMISSION MERCHANTS 

IK, AND SHIPPERS OF, 

Foreign and Domestic Fruits and Produce, 

1 2 EAST BAY STREET, 

181 Reade Street, New York. JACKSONVILLE, FLA. 

All orders for Shipping promptly attended to. Consign- 
ments of Produce and Fruits are solicited. 

RETURNS MADE ON DAY OF SALE. 

Thos. Noonev. Chas a. Xooney. Frank Nooney. 

NEW INDEPENDENT LINE STEAMERS. 

MANATEE. MARY DRAPER. 

Jacksonville, Hibernia, Orange Park, Mandarin, Magnolia, 
Switzerland, and all way landings. 

LEAVE JACKSONVILLE at - - 2.30 p. m. Daily. 
LEAVE GREEN COVE at - - 6.30 a. m. Daily. 

Steamer Mary Draper for charter for Hunting, Fishing 
and Excursion Parties. 

Office and Pier, foot of Main Street, Jaeksoiiville. 

('. E. GARNER, (leiieral Manager. 



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WILLIAM CLARKE 

52 W. FORSYTH ST, 

Plumber and Gas Fitter. 



Fine Gas Fixtures and Plumbing Materials 
of all kinds. 





Agent for the Globe Ventilator and Chimney Cap 

For ventilation of ])ul)lif and private l)nil(lin.i;s, sehool houses, eluirehes, 
mills, machine sliojts. round houses, railroad cars. etc. 

Downward (h'afts of chimneys and car lamps cured. Noiseless, sim- 
ple, durahle. stationary, storm proof, handsome and chea]). Also, agent 
for 

TUERK WATER MOTOR, 

For nmuiu'.j,- li,i;lit m irhinery of all kinds. Tlie best in the market. 

£|^\ isil Gi«M'ii < ove S|)riiif;.s. :i <lf li^littiil Ketieat for the Touiiist, Invalhl, 
Iminisjiaiitoi- Spoitsiiiaii. Kx<elleiit Hotols, tlu' Borden Parks, Fine Fisliinjj 
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AND IlKK FAMOUS KKSOKTS. 59 

PAWPAW. 

( Curica papaya. ) 

Tin's is not the fruit known b)- tliat name in the Southern 
and Eastern States. It is a native of South America, and is 
sometimes called the Bread Fruit tree. This fruit is not grown 
so much for its eatin^- qualities as for its wonderful properties. 
However, it is sometimes eaten raw, and has a flavor something 
like the muskmelon. The milky juice is used in cooking all 
kinds of tough meats. A little of the juice is put in witli the 
meat and stewed for a few minutes, making it very tender and 
palatable. Meat laid between its bruised leaves is said to ab- 
sorb enough of its juice to make it tender, especialK' with steaks. 
Its medicinal qualities are equall)' wontlerful. the juice of a green 
fruit being one of the best \'ermifuges known, and the leaves 
are used in the West Indies in washing, instead of soap. 

ANONA. 

There are some forty varieties of this famil3^ and Florida 
lays claim to some of the best, such as the sugar apple [A. squa- 
mosa), sour sap {A. iiiitricata), cherimoya or Japan apple {A. 
cJicriniolid), and others. The sugar apple could be grown over 
a considerable portion of the State, as it seldom grows over four 
feet high, and could be protected from cold the same as the 
guava. 

ArroA\Toot and cassava are two of the best starch-yielding 
plants in the United States, and the)' grow to perfection here. 

The date palm is one of the most magnificent fruit-bearing- 
trees within our borders. Its long, graceful, verdant, ever-chang- 
ing branches make it a beaut}' to behold. It is grown as far north 
as St. Augustine, and gives a rich and picturesque appearance to 
every garden in which it is planted. There is no fruit tree on the 
continent that combines such rare beauty and rich foliage with its 
fruit-producing qualities. 

SAPODILLA. 

[Ac/iras Sapota. ) 

Tliis fruit is grown somewhat extensi\'ely along the coast ot 
South Florida and upon the keys. Its profitable culture will, 
doubtless, b^ confined to about the same limits with the cocoa- 
nut. The tree grows at first quite slowly, but when once estab- 
lished it grows more rapidly, and soon makes a conical tree about 
twenty feet in height. The leaves are thick, smooth, and ver\- 

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C. A. GAMBRILL MANUFACTURING CO, 

PROPRIETORS OF THE 

PatapsGo ^ FloaFing ^ ]Vlills, 

BALaTL'IMORK, md. 

ESTABLISHED 1774. 

Patapsco's Superlative Patent, 

THE PREMIER FLOUR OF AMERICA, 

AND 

Medora Hig'liest Grade of Winter Wheat. 

Bread made from these Flours cannot be excelled for richness and 
.sweetness l)y any other Flour in the United States. 

Try them. Ask your dtrocer for them, and take no other. 

JAS. H. BURST, State A^ent, 

p. O. Box 158. Jacksonville, Fla. 



FRANK CLARKSON. 




wholesale and RETAIL DEALERS IN 

ILLUMINATING AND LUBRICATING 

OILS flflD GREASES. 

RAILROAD AND MILL SUPPLIES, 

PURE LINSEED OIL AND TURPENTINE. 
Railroad Oils and Greases a Specialty. 

Send for Price List. 

^ Cf ^ \'isit (irreii Cove Sprin^j-.s. a delightful Ketreat for tlie Tourist, I •\ali<l, 
Iiiiiiii!;i-aiit <ii' Si>oi'tsuiaii. Kxi'elleiit Hotels, the I{or«len Parks, Fine Kishiiig 
niKl Htiiitiiig. Keachetl by Steamer or Train. 



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glossy, with a marked tendency to form dense terminal clusters. 
The flowers are small. The fruit is formed on terminal shoots, 
frequently in clusters of four and five. The fruit varies much in 
size, and often somewhat in quality. Externally it resembles an 
English russet apple, while the flesh is not unlike the mo.st deli- 
cate of sweet pears, with a slight granulation surrounding a few 
glossy .seeds — from one to five. This fruit, picked in a green 
state, is frequently sent from the Bahamas tt> Jackson\ille, and, 
perhaps, to some other points on the Atlantic coast ; hut in that 
condition it is \cry unlike tlic sapodilla as gathered in a mature 
state from our nwn trees. Like the banana, the cocoanut and 
the guav^a, the sapodilla is a continuous bearer, though it is not 
equally productive throughout the }'ear. 

Hitherto this fruit lias been propagated exclusivel\- from the 
seed. Variation, then, is the rule, somewhat in quality and more 
in its size and form. The intrinsic value of this fruit certainh" 
warrants the most careful attention to its improxenient. 

SUGAR APPLE. 

(^Aiiona Sijuaiiiosa. ) 

Among the anonas are fouijd some very delicate and \alu- 
able fruits. These trees, varying greatly in character, seem to 
be natives of all tropical regions ; and it is not improbable that 
we may yet secure some valuable additions to the anona fruit 
list. 

The sugar apple is, so fjir, the best known and most popu- 
lar of all the anonas. It is c[uite extensively grown upon the 
keys and along the east and west coasts of Elorida; in many 
places so far north as to be frequently killed back by frost. It 
is little more than a shrub, seldom growing higher than fifteen 
feet, and frequently producing fruit in abundance when onh* four 
or five feet high. It can be so pruned as to be easil)' protected 
from slight cold, and hence can be grown for home use much 
farther north than any other anona. The tree is dormant for a 
short time in the winter months, but with us is not quite decidu- 
ous. Though found everywhere in southernmost Florida, it has 
been grown, so far, only for home use, excepting upon the ke}"s. 
The fruit is very delicate, and will require as careful ami prompt 
handling as strawberries. It should be noted that a recent sue- • 
cessful shipment of this fruit has been made b\' express from 
Lake Worth to Philadelphia. With the improvements that are 
sure soon to come, this fact gives us a better prospect for the fu- 
ture. The fruit resembles a shortened pine cone three or four 

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Merchant Tailor, 



AT 



30 Hogan St., between Bay and Forsyth. 

Ranks foremost among the Tailors of this city, and his stock of Imported and Domestic 
Goods cannot be excelled in the city. He makes a specialty in iitting pants, and guaran- 
tees a fit every time. 



TICKET :: BROKER, 

Union Ticket Offico, 95 West Bay Street, 

Corner Bay and Hogan, 

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA. 
Lowest Rates to 50,000 points in the United States. 

EXCURSION TICKETS BOUGHT AND SOLD. 

MASON & COT 

Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Foreign and Domestic 

Wines, tiqaors, Cigars, Ete. 

Wholesale Dealers in Milwaukee, Bergner & Engel, and 
Cook Brewing Company's Beers. 

Sole Agents for Wallace's and Land of Flowers 
Pure Rye Whiskeys. 

OFFICE AND WAREHOUSE, 115 WEST BAY ST. 

All orders must be accomi)anied by Postal Note, Money Order, 
Registered Letter, Bank Check, Money sent l)y Express, or satisfac- 
tory City Reference must be given. 

We will pay the charges on all Money Packages addressed to us 
by express. 



"Visit (ireen Cove Springs, a deliglittul Ketreat for the Tourist, Invalid, 

Immigrant or Sportsman. Excellent Hotels, the Borden Parks, Fine Fish- 
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AM) III'.K lAMOLS KKSOKTS. 63 

inches in diameter, with a yellowish i^Teen exterior, and has a x-ery 
sweet cream-white pulp, which is best eaten with a spoon. Most 
people soon learn to relish it verj- much, and are inclined to give 
it a very high place as a dessert fruit. 

TAMARIND. 

( raiiiariiithis I)idica. ) 

This tree is worth)' of more attention than has hitherto been 
given it. It is stricth' tropical, and sluKild be planted onl>' where 
there is little danger of frost. As an ornamental tree it is ex- 
tensively planted in all tropical countries. Its delicate acacia-like 
leaves, closing at night, together with the density of its shade, 
bring it out in agreeable and striking contrast with other tropical 
plants and trees. There can scarcely be a more beautiful tree 
than the tamarind. From our past experience we may ])lant it 
anywhere in South Florida where the mango and sapodilla do 
not suffer from the frost. But this tree is of still greater inter- 
est, because it yields an abundance of \-aluable and agreeable 
fruit. This grows in large, thick pods containing a large quan- 
tity of delicate acid, used as the basis of an acid drink much es- 
teemed in fevers. These pods grow in large clusters, and seem- 
ingl}- crowd the leaxes from the branches. If carefully picked 
they can be kept for two or three months in their natural state, 
and there seems to be no reason why they cannot be supplied 
thus to Northern customers. And there certainly is no good 
reason why this most delicate, healthful and agreeable fruit acid 
should not be in more general demand. 

Other fruits may be grown throughout the State, but the list 
here produced includes the more important, and will serve, we 
trust, to give the reader some idea of the fruits of fair Morida. 




PHOSPHATEIS. 



<^^'HE recent discovery of rich phosphate beds in Florida cre- 
(|\ ated an excitement ecjual to the discovery of gold on the 
Pacific coast, in 1849. ^ '"i^ discov^ery means fabulous 
wealth, greater prosperity, an expanding commerce. 
Considered in its relation to science, the discovery is not le.ss 
important. It has upset all the accepted theories of the geolog- 
ical formation of Florida, and opened a broad field of investiga- 
tion for the geologist, the paleontologist and the antiquary. Here 

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44 WEST FORSYTH STREET. 

Every Description of Laundry Work done in 
the best possible manner. 

Special Attention Given to Orders Required at Short Notice. 
GOODS CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED. 

TELEPHONE No. 157. 

MBRRYDAY & PAINE, 

No. 41 EAST BAY STREET, 

OPPOSITE POST-OFFICE. 

PIANOS, ORGANS, 

Guitars, Violins, Banjos, 

Slieet Music, Strings, Etc. 

THE CHELSEA 

(Formerly Mrs. Henderson's), 

Corner Monroe and Main 8ts., Jacksonville, Fla. 

R. NEDDO, Proprietor. 

ALL MODERN CONVENIENCES. 

ROOMS EN SUITE OR SINGLE. 

HOT AND COLD BATHS ON EACH FLOOR. 

This House will be conducted as a Fashionable 
Boarding House on the Hotel Plan. 

RATES $2.00 PER DAY. 

Table Board, $6.00 per Week. Rooms, According to Location. 

^B^Visit Oreeii Cove Si)riii!j:s, a delightful Ketreat for the Tourist, Invalid, 
Immigrant or Sportsman. Kxcellent Hotels, the Borden Parks, Fine Fishing 
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AND HKR FAMOL'S KKSOKTS. 65 

are man\' stran^^e forms of animal life which played their little 
parts in the great drama of progressive creation, and madt- their 
final exits before man, "the heavy villain " of the play, made his 
appearance on the world's stage. 

The great wealth which has so suddenly made its appear- 
ance is known in commerce as phosphate rock, bone phosphate, 
natural phosphate or simple phosphate, is bone phosphate of 
lime in combination with varying percentages of silica, magne- 
sia, iron, alumina, etc. 

The marine god Proteus could not assume more forms than 
does phosphate. Acquaintance with one, or a number of varie- 
ties, does not enable one to recognize other forms; chemical 
analysis is the only sure guide. When occurring in six-sided 
prisms, more or less transparent, it is called apatite. This name, 
however, is applied to other forms, as in Canada it is given to a 
soft, granular substance, greatly resembling pure sand, and known 
locally as ' ' sugar phosphate. " Referring to the phosphate fields 
on the Ottawa River, in Canada, a writer in the Scientijjc Ameri- 
can says: "The phosphate itself varies much, according to lo- 
cality. It is found in crystals sometimes of large dimensions; 
in masses, varying from compact to coarse granular ; in strata of 
a lamillar texture, and in a friable form. The colors are \-ery va- 
ried, consisting of green of different shades ; blue, red, and brown 
of all shades; yellow, white and cream-colored. Occasionally 
beautiful crystals are met with, large and perfect at both ends. 

* * * * In one of the mines on the Lievre 
crystals of gigantic size have been met with, some weighing indi- 
vidually as much as one thousand pounds." 

When occurring as the fossilized excrements of animals and 
birds, phosphate is knowMi to geologists as coprolites (literally 
translated, petrified guano), and is called by miners "bird-lime." 
It consists usually of small white nodules, imbedded in a buff, 
more or less plastic, chalky matrix, the matrix itself being a 
lower grade of phosphate. Much of the Florida phosphate is of 
this kind, and it is not unusual to find samples in which the no- 
dules show^ 75 to 80 per cent, and the matrix 65 to 70 per cent, 
of phosphate of lime. Within a mile of the depot at Bartow is 
a bed which gave 6'^ per cent, as the analysis of the mass, while 
the nodules alone assayed 84 per cent. 

Occasionally deposits are found in which the nodules, if 
they exist at all, are not distinguishable from the matrix, the 
whole appearing as a compact, homogeneous mass, running 
through all the gradations of shade and color from buffer tan- 

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MAHON, TOWNSHEND & AHERN, Proprietors, 

BAY STREET, CORNER MARKET (OPP, P. 0.) JACKSONVILLE, FLA. 



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CENTRALLY LOG, TED. ALL MODERN CONVENIENCES. 

Table Supplied with the IJest the Markets Aif'ord. 

TERMS, $3. 00 PER DAY. 

SPECIAL RATES BY THE WEEK. 

Patronize Home Industrij. 

BOX 526. JACKSONVILLE, FLA. 

LA ROSE FACTORY NO. 59. 
This J'actory is the only one in Duval County manufacturing Cigars from 
Tobacco grown here. GOODS GIVE PERFECT SATISFACTION. 



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AND HKK FAMOUS RESORTS. 6/ 

color to pure white. It varies as much in consistence as in color, 
being soft, unctuous and plastic, or hard and tenacious, depend- 
ing, apparently, upon the action of water or the degree of at- 
mospheric exposure to which it has been subjected, or, prob- 
ably, due to both influences. 

The true nodular phosphate is f(jund in egg-shaped or kid- 
ney-shaped nodules from an inch or less in diameter to a ton 
weight; of a grayish-white or bluish-black color, according to lo- 
cality; usually rough, irregular and honey-combed externally, 
and sometimes presenting a somewhat vitrious appearance, not 
unlike slag from a zinc furnace. 

Most of the phosphate rock of South Carolina is of that char- 
acter, and it is found here in many places on the surface. Though 
samples quite rich in phosphoric acid have been found, I am not 
aware that an\' of this sort of rock has }-et been shipped. It is 
used, to some extent, howe\'er, in macadamizing roads antl 
streets. 

Still another distinct form of phosphate is the pebble, or 
bone-pebble, as it is often termed; bluish-gray, dark blue and 
blue-black; amorphous nodules, of varying size, from a pea to a 
walnut. These pebbles, intermixed with sand, form immense 
beds and bars in Peace River, and scattered among them are the 
teeth, tusks, bones and scales of animals that roamed the earth 
and sported in the ocean depths when Florida (according to the 
generally accepted theory) was but a coral reef, struggling to lift 
its jagged head above the surf. 

This is true bone phosphate, the pebbles being simply frag- 
ments of animal and fish bone, rounded and polished by attrition 
with the ever-shifting sands of the river for thousands of years. 
It is of a very high grade, rarely containing more than one per 
cent, of alumina, and remarkably free from other contaminating 
substances. 

In this particular variety of plant food we have an eternal 
and everlasting monopoly, for the only extensive deposit of peb- 
ble phosphate in the known world is in Florida, and here the 
supply is simply inexhaustible. 

It will bring millions of dollars into the State, with pros- 
pectors from all parts of the world. Valuable finds are reported 
daily; manufactories with the latest and most improved labor- 
saving devises are being erected in all phosphate sections. Lands 
which, a few months since, were regarded as worthless have since 
been sold as high as ^350 per acre. The shipment of Florida 
phosphates to Europe is no longer an experiment, but a finan- 

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DANIEL M. McINNIS, 

FASHIONABLE MERCHANT TAILOR 

24 OCEAN STREET, 

All the Latest Styles in Foreign and Domestic 
Goods constantly on hand. Finest work and 
Lowest Prices m the City. Work guaranteed. 
Thirty-fiYe years' experience. Twenty-two years 
in business in this City. 



Cleaning, Dyeing and Repairing 



PROMPTLY DONE. 



TIYOLI BILLIARD AND POOL PARLOR, 

0(> West Bay St., Jaeksoin ille, Fla. 

THE LARGEST AND FINEST BILLIARD PARLOR IN THE SOUTH. 

12 FIRST-CLASS TABLES. 
Fine Line of Cigars and Tobacco. 

THE EAGLE HAT 

AND 




Carries the Largest Stock of Hats in the State. 
AGENT FOR KNOX & YOUMANS' HATS. 

15 West Bay St., Jacksonville, Fla. 

J^iff"" Visit Green Cove Springs, a delishtfnl K«-treat tV>r the " ourist, Invalid, 
Ininiijjrant or .Sportsman. Excellent Hotels, the Borden Parks, Fine Fishing 
and Hunting. Keaehed by Steamer or 'j^iain. 



AND HKK FAMOUS RESORTS. 69 

cial success. The phos[)hatcs are all of a high grade, running 
from 65 to 90 per cent. 

The Dunnellon Phosphate Company now employs over one 
thousand men on their works and mines. The shipments will, 
in a short time, average one hundred car loads per day. 

The Marion County Phosphate Company are now emplo}'- 
ing hundreds of laborers, and expect to ship from sixty to one 
hundred car loads per da}'. Several other companies are push- 
ing their works, and in a few weeks will be mining and shipping 
their ores. 



CLhe Gity o! JaEk^onvillE. 



'ACKSONVILLE has become famous all over the civilized 
world as the great winter resort of the sunny South. Built 
upon the splendid curve of the magnificent St. Johns River, 
whose bosom is the broadest, and whose sweep is the most 
majestic on the continent, Floridians may justly refer to it with 
pride and admiration as one of the chief ornaments of the State. 
The regularity and beauty of its streets ; its beautiful gardens 
and unequalled shade trees — water and live oaks, magnolia, or- 
ange and pride of India; its mammoth hotels, popular Sub-Trop- 
ical and charming residences, and the number and rare attrac- 
tions which surround it on every hand, justify its claim to pre- 
eminent beauty. 

The city, in its human ;reed, has stolen much from the big- 
hearted and unsuspecting river. Acres of piling and rubbish 
have changed acres of water to land, on which imposing edifices 
stand, and over which the iron monster carries the tourist who 
seeks the great Florida metropolis for health, wealth or recrea- 
tion. Long wharves run far out into the stream along the city's 
length, and it is to this that is due the well-known fact that the 
St. Johns, broad as it is at Jacksonville, is narrower here than at 
at any point between Palatka and the sea. But, for all this, the 
tourist who stands in swelling contemplation on its banks may 
well and justly feel that he looks upon the noblest river of his 
native land. 

The natural beauty of the streets will draw forth the comely 
adjectives of the stranger. In sooth we are compelled to say 
that art has not aided nature as she should have done in these 
fair highways, and there is much work for art to do. But na- 

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Windsor Hotel, 

JACKSONVILLE, FLA. 

Open December to May. 

BOARD $4.00 PER DAY. 

One Hundred Pleasant Rooms at $21 .00 per Week, each Person. 
Dogs Not Taken. F. H. ORVIS. 



PUTNAM HOUSE, 

PALATKA, FLA. 
BOARD $4.00 PER DAY. 

One Hundred Pleasant Rooms at $21 .00 per Week, each Person. 

An abuudant supply of soft water. 

E. C. & W. F. ORVIS, Managers. 



THE EQUINOX HOUSE, 

MANCHESTER, VERMONT. 

A delightful summer resort amongst the Green Mountains, 200 miles 
north of New York. 200 miles northwest of Boston, 50 miles north of Troy, 
30 miles south of Rutland and 50 miles northeast of Saratoga, on the Pen- 
nington and Rutland Railway, midway between New York and Ttl<jntreal. 

Through Drawing Room and Sleeping Cars from New York via 
Hudson River Railroad. 

F. H. ORVIS. 

J3^~ Visit Gr< en Cove Springs, a tlelij>iitliil Ketreat for the Tourist, I i alid, 
Ininii;;rant or Sportsman. Excellent H<itels, the Borden Parks, Fine Fishing 
and Hunting. Keaclied by Steamer or Train. 



ANn HER FAMOUS Kl'LSORTS. 7 1 

turc has been lavish in her han<^ings, decorations and fresco work. 
Think of street after street hned with stately, spreadint^ live oaks 
that bend and meet over-head, makin<j almost an arched and 
vaulted pathway of living green in well nigh perpetual shade. 
From these trees hang in rare profusion the sweeping and sway- 
ing tufts of moss, that alwa}^s delight the Northern stranger's 
eye, and through the rifts in their clustering foliage peeps the 
softest and bluest and balmiest of skies. Duval, Monroe, Adams, 
Laura, Julia, Hogan, Ocean, Newnan, Market and Forsyth streets 
are particularly beautiful in this way. 

Bay street can hardly be surpassed in the whole country as 
a promenade. It is the principal street in the cit)% and has many 
buildings which would do credit to communities of far greater pre- 
tensions. In the amount of business transacted by its merchants, 
and the general air and stir that is presented, it is surpassed b\' 
few in the country. 

The curiosity and souvenir shops attract no small part of 
the stranger's attention. In the winter season these shops con- 
front one every twenty steps during a walk through the city. 
They are full and running o\'er with all sorts and kinds and 
shapes of Florida curiosities; alligator teeth polished to perfec- 
tion, and worked into curious shapes for all curious uses; the 
stuffed birds and beasts and fish of Florida air and waters, and 
the live creatures as well ; fans and plumes and screens and rare 
devices worked into form from the rich and radiant plumage of 
tropical birds, and, in f^ict, all the beautiful constructions that 
can be made from every Florida product, animate or inaminate, 
that lives or moves, or has its existence in the heavens above or 
the earth beneath, or in the waters under the earth, or in the 
deeps of the great sea. And back of these, and framed, as it 
were, in most of them, the smiling shopmen stand ready to ex- 
hibit or e.xplain, or tempt to a speedy and extensive purchase. 

Jacksonville has been called the "City of Hotels," and its 
superb hostelries are the wonder and delight of the pilgrim \\ ho 
comes to Florida, expecting to see an undeveloped country. It 
is safe to say that these splendid hotels have no superiors, and 
few equals. Anywhere among the elegant parlors and saloons, 
or upon the spacious balconies and verandas, may be seen cos- 
tumes as handsome as the country affords, and the flash of dia- 
monds is as dazzling here as at Saratoga or Cape Ma}'. In the 
course of the season at one of these hotels one will .see as much 
style in dress and as many suggestions of unlimited wealth as at 
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AND HKR FAMOUS RESORTS. 73 

with a special orchestra, and music and dancing niakx- the <,ms- 
Ht hours of the evening pass pleasanly away. 

The more prominent hotels are the St. James, Windsor, 
Everett, Carleton, Tlacide, Duval, Tremont. Togni and Glenada, 
which are favorably known, not onl}- in this but foreign coun- 
tries, for their superior accommodations. It is safe to say that 
hotels which extend to the pleasure-seeker and invalid the many 
advantages offered by the hotels of Jacksonville do much to in- 
duce travel, and add to the pleasure of the visitors. There are 
also a large number of hotels of minor importance, suitable to 
persons of more limited means, which are conducted to please 
the most fastidious. 

Large numbers make Jacksonville their headquarters for the 
season, making frequent excursions up the river and into the in- 
terior, but always returning with a sense of satisfaction and con- 
tentment. Society is cosmopolitan here to a marked degree, 
and is derived from all sections of this and foreign countries. 
Churches of all denominations, and the various shades of relig- 
ious sentiment open their doors for the benefit of the devoutly 
disposed. As a place of sojourn for the tourist, the wealthy and 
fashionable classes, it is fast taking rank with Saratoga, Newport 
and Long Branch. With these elements it is becoming a neces- 
sity to pass a porti-^n of each winter in Jtttksonville. Here they 
meet the same associates that they found during the summer at 
the most noted Northern resorts, and there has simply been a 
change of climate and scenery. From the first of December to 
the middle of April the city is crowded to overflowing with guests 
from every State in the Union, and from the leading foreign 
countries. Here they find all the conditions requi.^ite for an ex- 
istence of ease, luxury and pleasure, and can set at defiance the 
bleak hills and icy breezes of their homes in the higher latitudes. 

There are daily excursions to St. Augustine, Palatka, Fer- 
nandina, Mayport, Green Cove, and other favorite resorts, allow- 
ing abundance of time to inspect those localities. 

Herein consists another attraction of this city; its proximity 
to the points above mentioned permits frequent visits that con- 
sume but little time, and cost but a trifle. The broad and no- 
ble St. Johns affords pastime for those fond of sailing or rowing. 
Safe and staunch boats are to be had in abundance, and furnish 
pleasure to those fond of such amusement. Steam ferry boats 
ply regularly to the opposite side of the river, where good roads, 
handsome residences, and thriving orange groves await inspec- 
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This city is the base for supphcs for a lar^^c portion of the 
State, and the faciHties of the merchants are such that they are 
able to compete successfully with any other point. 

There has been an appropriation made by the General Gov- 
ernment for the erection of a public building, and a suitable lo- 
cation secured in the center of the city. Jacksonville is the site 
of the United States Court for the Northern District of Florida, 
and here are situated the offices of the Judge, Marshal and Clerk 
of that tribunal. The Collector of Internal Revenue for the State 
also has his headquarters in this city. Jacksonville al.so contains 
the largest and most important postofifice in the State, and is the 
distributing point for the bulk of the mails reaching Florida. 

The Free Masons have lodges, chapters and encampments. 
The Odd Fellows are also in a flourishing condition. The Knights 
of Labor, Knights of Honor, Knights of P\-thias, and Sons of 
Temperance are largely represented. St. Luke's Hospital, an 
institution sustained by private charity, affords relief to destitute 
invalids. The Library Association owns a handsome suite of 
rooms, where can be found the latest papers and magazines, and 
a collection of books. 

Four daily papers, enterprising and well conductetl, enjoy a 
large circulation. There are several jcnirnals that issue a weekly 
edition. 

The public schools are large and conx-enicnt buildings, em- 
ploying an excellent corps of teachers, and attended b\' large 
numbers of children. The facilities for obtaining an education 
are equally open to both races. The city is illuminated by gas 
and electric lights. Two clubs, the Yacht and the Jacksonville, 
have been formed for social enjoyment and intercourse, and con- 
tribute largely to the pleasure of their members and visitors. 

There are three uniformed militar)' companies, the Jackson- 
ville Light Infantry, Metropolitan Light Infantry, and Light Ar- 
tillery, and two companies of colored infantr)-. 

Lines of steamers leave daily for Palatka, Sanford and all in- 
termediate points on the St. Johns River, and to Mayport and 
F"ort George Island, at the mouth of the same river. There is 
also a fine line of steamers (The Clyde) running direct to New 
York, carrying freight and passengers, which give the citizens of 
Jacksonville ad\'antages possessed by no other portion of the 
State. Heavy freight is brought very cheap from northern 
points by the coasting vessels, constanth' seeking the saw mills 
for cargoes of lumber. 

Lines of street cars traverse the principal portions of the 
city, and reach out into the suburbs. F.ist Jackson\-ille, Brook- 

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HOM E MAR KET ! 

THE FLORIDA ORANGE AND 
VEGETABLE AUCTION COMPANY, 

A. S. M.\NN, President and General Manager. 



Sure and ^\^ Returns to the Grower. 

The aim of the Auction Company is to concentrate 
the Orange and. Vegetable crop in Jacksonville, and 
have the Northern Fruit Houses buy right here at home. 
The GROWER DOES NOT TAKE ALL THE RISK OF 
TRANSPORTATION. 

This is the only house in the State which sells at 
Auction, and we sell no other way. 

Starting in 1887 with no advocate but the manager, 
we have disarmed all enmity and criticism, and proved 
that OUR SYSTEM IS NOP ONLY THI] BKST, but THE 
ONLY ONE which insures Large and Quick Returns to 
the Grower and Good Fruit to the Buyer. 

Last year Growers selling through us the season 
round realized about $2.50 per box for their Oranges 
here in Jacksonville. 

There are to-day represented in Jacksonville over 
one hundred of the best dealers in the Union, ready to 
buy at auction in case our growers will refuse to con- 
sign. 

The Auction will open on the 20th day of Novem- 
ber, 1890. 

Send for Stencils and full Shipping Directions to the 
Office of the Company, or address P. O. Box "N," Jack- 
sonville, Fla. 

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lyn, LaVilla, Sprinijfield, Oakland, Riverside and Campbellton 
are largely peopled by persons who do business in the city proper, 
but who have their residences in the thriving environs. 

East Jacksonville contains large saw mills, employing num- 
erous laborers, and furnishing immense quantities of lumber for 
home consumption and export. It is growing rapidly, and the 
roads leading out to the grounds of the Jockey Club Association, 
two miles distant from Jacksonville, are lined with handsome res- 
idences. 

Brooklyn and Riverside are beautifully situated on a bold 
bluff overlooking the St. Johns River. Here are to be found 
most desirable sites for building purposes, many of which are al- 
ready occupied by costly and imposing structures. 

Springfield has been laid off in lots, and tlic sound of the 
hammer and saw are heard in every direction. The carpenters 
are also busy in LaVilla, Oakland and Campbellton, and the value 
of real estate is constantly on the increase in these thriving set- 
tlements. All contain churches, schools, thriving industries and 
beautiful homes. 

The bulkheading of the river front and opening up of a new 
street is an important improvement of the near future. 

That Jacksonville is a city with a glorious future none can 
dispute. The glory and beauty of its development will depend 
largely upon the enterprise and liberality of its people. 

CITY CHURCHES. 

Adventists — Corner Adams and First streets. 

Tabernacle Baptist — West Church street, east of Julia. 

Christian — Corner Beaver and Main streets. 

Christian Memorial Chapel — Riverside. 

First Congregational Church — Corner Hogan and Church 
streets. 

Church of Good Shepherd — Brooklyn. 

St. John's Episcopal — Corner Market and Duval. 

St.- Stephen's Episcopal — Corner Monroe and Third streets, 
LaVilla. 

St. Andrew's Episcopal — Corner Brough and Duval streets. 

Ahavath Chesed (Jewish) — Corner Laura and Union streets. 

Church of St. John (Lutheran) — Corner Ashley and Laura 
streets. 

St. Matthew's Methodist Episcopal — LaVilla. 

St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal — Corner East Duval and 
Newnan streets. 



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AND IIKR FAMOL-.S RESORTS. 79 

Trinity M. K. — Opposite City Park, West Monroe street. 
Presbyterian — Corner Newnan and IMonroe streets. 
Roman Catholic — Corner Newnan and Church streets. 

PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND PLACES OF AMUSEMENT. 

Sub-Tropical — Main street, corner First street. 
Court House — Market street, corner P^orsyth. 
County Jail — Liberty street, comer Beaver. 
Postoffice — Mohawk Block, Kast Bay street. 
Mayor's Court — Ocean street. 
Jacksonville Water Works — Main street. 
U. S. Signal Service Office — Astor Block. 
Park Theatre — Opposite St. James Hotel, corner Laura and 
Duval streets. 

Telegraph Office — Hubbard Block, Main street. 

Express Office — Astor Block, corner Bay and Hogan streets. 

Home for the Friendless — Evergreen street. 

The Orphanage — Ocean street, corner Duval 

St. Luke's Hospital — Monroe street, corner Palmetto. 

SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS. 

O. M. Mitchell Post G. A. R.— Postoffice Building. 

Florida Camp, No. i, C. \'et. — Corner Adams and Laura 
streets. 

Brotherhood of Locomotixe Engineers, No. 26. 

Hebrew Benevolent .Societ}'. 

Irish Land League — Corner Adams and Laura streets. 

Jacksonvile Typographical Union, No. 162. 

Mechanics' Steam Fire Engine Company — Adams street. 

The Scottish Association of Florida — No. 20^/2 West Bay. 

Woman's Exchange — Corner Forsyth and Market streets. 

Y. M. C. A. — Laura street, between Forsyth and Adams. 

Duval Lodge, No. 18 (Masonic) — Bay and Market streets. 

Solomon Lodge, No. 20 (Masonic) — Bay and Market streets. 

Florida Lodge, No. i, L O. O. F. — No. 44 Market street. 

Montefiore, No. 2, K. of P. — Reed's Block, Bay street. 

S. S. Davis, No. 15, K. of P.— National Bank State of Flor- 
ida building. Bay street. 

Jacksonville Council, No. 888, A. L. H. — Bay antl Main 
streets. 

Knights of the Golden Eagle — S. S. Davis, K. of P., Hall. 

Pldelity Lodge, No. 2, A. O. U. W. — No. ^2 14 West Bay 
street. 

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Gainesville is the county site of Alachua county, Florida, and 
has the finest court house in the State. The town is advantageously 
located. Being the centre of one of the best vegetable growing, and 
farming d sLricts in the State, more vegetables, such as cucumbers, 
tomatoes, Irish and sweet potatoes, cabbage, beans and strawberries 
are shipped to the Northern market than from any other point in 
the State. The lands in this vicinity also produce profitable crops of 
cotton, corn, oats, hay, sugar cane, rice and fine grades of tobac- 
co. Some of the finest brands of long staple. Sea Island, cotton being 
produced in this county. The growing of Havana tobacco, as far as 
tried, has proved very profitable. 

Gainesville is situated in the lamous phosphate belt, and cannot but 
be very much benefited by the development of that important industry. 

The city contains between four and five thousand inhabitants, is 
well supplied with churches, both white and colored. Some of the 
best church edifices in the State are found here. 

Its educational facihties cannot be excelled in the State, it being 
the seat of the East Florida Seminary, a State military institution and 
one of the best managed schools in the State. It also has an excellent 
graded public school and good private schools for white, and an 
excellent graded public school for colored children. It has also been 
selected as the site of a large Manual Training and Normal Institute fo'- 
the colored youth of both sexes. 

The city is well supplied with hotels for the accommodation 
of the traveling public. The Brown House and the St. Nicholas 
being t- e best. 

Transportation facilities are supplied by the S., F. & W., the F. 
C. & P. and Florida Southern R. R. , and is excellent. Several roads 
are projected, some are under contract and the others will doubt- 
less be built. Among the projected lines is the Gainesville, Talla- 
hassee and Western. Gainesville and Brunswick, and extension ot 
the S.. F. & W. to South Florida. 

At this point is located one of the most extensive cotton ginnery 
establishments and largest furniture factory in the State. Besides, it 
has moss mills, fertilizer and ice factories, sash, door, blind and wood 
working establishments. The streets are well paved with rock 
and shaded with beau'iful live and water oaks. The city contains the 
largest and best court house, is the seat of the United States land 
office, has two banks, quite a number of fine business blocks and some 
as extensive stocks of goods as are found anywhere in the State. 

GHAPIN & MRLaRATH, 

GAINESVILLE, FLA., 

REAL ESTATE AND COLLECTION AGENTS. 

I.,au(ls for sale in lots from ten to twenty thousand acres in any and all 
sections of the State, at prices ranginc: from one to ten dollars per acre. 

^B^Visit Green Cove Springs, a delightfnl Ketreat for the Tourist, Invalid, 
Ininiisrant or Sportsman. Exoellent Hotels, tlie Borden Parks, Fine Fishing 
and Hunting-. Keached bv Steanie. or Train. 



AND HER FAMOUS RESORTS. 8 1 

Duval Division S. of T. — No. 48 Vj West Bay street. 
Guiding Star, No. 98, S. of T. — Nellie street, Kast Jackson- 
ville. 

W. C. T. U.— No. 41^ Ocean street. 
Florida Yacht Club — Foot of Market street. 
Jacksonville Gun Club. 

HOTELS. 

Acme Hotel — iii West Bay street. 

Bettelini's Hotel — No. 16 East Bay street. 

Carleton House — Corner Bay and Market streets. 

Central House — No. 49 West Forsyth street. 

Duval Hotel — Corner Forsyth and Hogan streets. 

Everett Hotel — Corner Forsyth and Julia streets. 

Glenada Hotel — No. 118 West Church street. 

Clifton Hotel — Corner Forsyth and Cedar streets. 

Grand View Hotel — Forsyth street, between Bridge and 
Clay streets. 

Hotel Roseland — Shell road, opposite F^ighth Avenue, Fair- 
field. 

Hotel Togni — Corner Bay and Newnan streets. 

Johnson House — No. 94 West Adams street. 

LaFayette House — Forsyth street, near Main. 

Oxford Hotel — No. 90 Laura street. 

Placide — Main street, between Forsyth and Adams. 

St. Charles Hotel — No. 80 West Forsyth street. 

St. James Hotel — Duval street, between Laura and Hogan. 

St. Johns House — No. 41 West Forsyth street. 

The Chelsea — No. 63 Main street. 

W'arner House — No. 143 Laura street. 

Windsor Hotel — Corner Hogan and Monroe streets. 

Travelers' Hotel — Corner Bay and Cedar streets. 

BUSINESS BLOCKS AND HALLS. 

Abell Block — Nos. 32, 34 and 36 West Ha}' street. 

Army of the Republic Hall — Corner Baj and Laura streets, 

Astor Block — Corner Bay and Hogan streets. 

Atlantic Block — Nos. 26 and 28 West Bay street. 

Bostwick Block — Corner Bay and Main streets. 

Burbridge Block — Corner Main and Forsyth streets. 

City Hall — Foot of INLarket street. 

Ely Block — Corner Forsyth and- Laura streets. 

Everett Hotel Block — Corner Bay and Julia streets. 

Freedman's Bank Building — Corner Main and Forsyth 

streets. 

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Ininiigrant or Sportsman. Excellent Hotels, the Borden Parks, Fine Fishing 
and Hunting. Keached by Steamer or Train. 



AND HER FAMOUS RESORTS. 83 

Hazeltine Block — Corner Bay and Laura streets. 
Herkimer Block — Corner Bay and Newnan streets. 
Holmes Block — Nos. 99 and 105 West Bay street. 
Holmes (new) Block — Nos. 48, 50 and 52 West Bay street. 
Hubbard Block — Corner Main and Forsyth streets, 
Hudnall's Building — Nos. 43 and 45 West Forsyth street. 
L'Engle Block — Corner Main and Adams street. 
Law Building — No. 44 East Forsyth street. 
Law Exchange — Corner Market and Forsyth streets. 
Lincoln Hall — Second street, LaVilla. 
McConihe Block — Nos. 58, 40 and 42 West Bay street. 
McCormick's Hall — Washington street. 
Masonic Hall — Mohawk l^lock, corner Bay and Market 
streets. 

Masonic Temple — Corner Julia and Orange streets. 

Metropolitan Hall — No. 17 East Bay street. 

Mohawk Block — Corner Bay and Market streets. 

Mason's Block — Corner Bay and Julia streets. 

Meyer & Muller Block — Corner Bay and Liberty streets. 

Smith Block — Forsyth street, between Main and Ocean. 

INTERESTING ITEMS. 

Population, 25,000; number of manufacturing industries, 
seventy-six, classified as follows: Iron and brass work foundries, 
four; bridge builders, one ; artificial stone, one ; saw and planing 
mills, eight; shingle mill, one; gas works, one; electric light 
works, one ; palmetto fiber factory, one ; marble yards, two ; 
brick yards, two ; boat builders, two ; blank book manufactories, 
three ; grist mills, two ; ice factories, two ; cabinet makers, two ; 
manufacturing confectioners, four; carriage and wagon factories, 
seven ; chemical laboratories, two ; cigar factories, fourteen ; ci- 
gar box factories, one ; bottling works, three ; coffee and spice 
mills, one ; fertilizer and phosphate works, one ; soap and fertil- 
izer factories, three; manufactories of curiosities, four; marine 
railways, two ; harness and saddle factory, one ; trunk factory, 
one. The total amount of capital invested in these various in- 
dustries is $1,400,800. The aiuuial product is over $1,000,000. 

The number of public buildings is six, costing (including the 
amount to be expended on the Government building) $458,000. 

Number of school buildings, ten, costing $56,000. 

Number of churches (including all denominations), forty ; 
white, eighteen; colored, twenty-two; value of public library 
property, $20,000; number of volumes contained in library, 

3>500- __ 

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AND HER FAMOUS RESORTS. 8$ 

Twenty railroads, operating 2,448 inilcs; two lines of ocean 
steamers ; six lines of river steamers. 

Three artesian wells, having a flow of 4,737, 172 gallons of 
water every twenty-four hours. Nine miles of sewers through 
pipes from eight to twenty-four inches in diameter. Two lines 
of street railroads, covering eleven miles of streets; motive 
power, horses and mules. A paid Fire Department, employing 
twenty-six men; annual expense of Fire Department, $13,200; 
the Gamewell fire alarm system is used. The Police Depart- 
ment consists of thirty-one men; annual expense of the depart- 
ment, $21,000. The city tax rate per Si 00 is $1.62%. As- 
sessed valuation of city property, $12,335,000. City govern- 
ment: Governed by a board of eighteen Councilmen appointed 
by the Governor of the State. The City Council elects the 
Mayor and all other municipal officers. 



She City o! Bt.Hugu^tine. 

^OW put on thy musty garments, oh, St. Augustine ! 
Gather the cobwebs around thy ancient ruins. Lay out 
the speaking emblems of thy antiquity ; for the time of 
the year is come when the people gather from near and 
from far to see the patriarch of cities with a Ponce de Leon 
flowing in its heart ! Who that has traveled southward has not 
seen St. Augustine? Who has not stood amid the venerable 
memories of that old cathedral whose masses have been chanted 
by Spanish priest or hooded monk or modern prelate for more 
than three centuries of time ? Who has not gazed in speculative 
retrospection upon the cabalistic Spanish inscribed upon the 
monument of the plaza de la Constitucion ? Who has not loved 
to pace that matchless sea-wall promenade swept by the freshest 
of Atlantic breezes and kissed along its lovely length by the 
plashing wavelets that have dashed themselves in sterner form 
against it for a hundred years in vain ? And who, amid the 
crowding memories and vivid antiquities of old Fort Marion, has 
not caught the glow of chivalry from the old Castilian days of 
Spain ? It is no wonder that St. Augustine has been growing 
in popularity year b)' year, until the last season crowded all the 
hotels, filled the boarding houses and private homes with 
tourists, and left many barred of entrance by the impossibility 
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ANO HER FAMOUS RESORTS. 8/ 

The city is located on a peninsula formed by the San Se- 
bastian and Matanzas rivers, and is built in the form of a paral- 
logram a mile in length and three-quarters of a mile wide. It 
contains about 10,000 inhabitants, but during the winter season 
the population is much larger, owing to its wonderful popularity 
as a resort, which is yearly increasing. . As the stranger wanders 
through the shady streets, hundreds of rare and interesting 
sights may be found on every side. Among the principal points 
of interest to the tourist we might mention 

FORT MARION, 

formerly called San Marco, and anciently San Juan de Pinos, 
covers four acres, and commands the harbor and its entrance 
from the sea. It is built of coquina ; its walls are twenty-one 
feet high and twelve feet thick. It has four bastions, and in all 
respects is a military castle. It has twenty-seven casements 
thirty-five feet long and eighteen feet wide, and its complement 
is one hundred guns and one thousand men. (See Chapin's 
Hand Book of St. Augustine for a full history of this famous old 
fortress and a full account of the finding of the mysterious cage, 
which was broken up by the St. Augustine blacksmith for the 
use of the iron of which it was composed. The skeleton found 
in the cage was buried outside the fort, and, it is said, was after- 
ward exhumed and deposited in the St. Augustine Museum, 
where many other Spanish relics may now be seen.) 

THE SEA WALL 

was built by the United States government, 1837-43, at an ex- 
pense of $100,000, to protect the city from the encroachment of 
the sea. It rises ten feet above high-water mark, and the cap- 
ping of granite is just wide enough for two persons to walk 
abreast. The United States Barracks, at the Southern extremity 
of the sea wall, are now occupied by United States troops. 
Prior to 1586, the PVanciscan monks established a convent here, 
hence the walls of this structure may now be three centuries old. 
THE CITY GATES. 
Two picturesque .square pillars of coquina, surmounted with 
Moorish capitals, bearing marks of great antiquity, stand at the 
head of St. George Street, within a gun shot of the Museum. 
When, or by whom, these strange pillars were erected, no one 
knows, but they furnish ample scope for the speculation of the 

antiquarian. 

THE OLD SPANISH RELICS, 

of which so much is said, are deposited in the Musemn, and 

should be seen by every visitor. 

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THE CATHEDRAL. * 

This antiquated Catholic church was built in 1793, at a cost 
of $16,6^0, and stands on the north side of the Plaza. The 
Moorish belfry contains a chime of four bells placed on four sev- 
eral niches, three of which form a horizontal line across the 
tower, and the other is above ; these, together with the clock 
below, are so arranged as to form a perfect cross. One of these 
bells, supposed to be the oldest in the country, bears the in- 
scription : " Sancte Joseph, ora pro nobis, D. 1689." Which, 
translated, means, "Holy Joseph, pray for us. Dedicated 
1689." This bell is supposed to have belonged to the earlier 
Church. 

CEMETERIES. 

The Huguenot Cemetery, near the city gates; the Catholic 
Cemetery, west of Spanish Street ; and the Military Cemetery, 
which contains the graves of General Dade and his soldiers. 

THE LIGHTHOUSE, 

on Anastasia Island, which is 164 feet high, was built in 1873, 
at a cost upwards of ;^ 100, 000. The lantern cost ^16,000. 
The visitor will be well repaid for ascending the steps by the en- 
joyment of the magnificent view. Near by. on the east side of 
the island, are the ruins of the old Spanish lighthouse, erected 
during the Seventeenth Century, which was destroyed by a furi- 
ous storm, June 20, 1880. 

THE PLAZA, 

containing the Spanish monument, erected in 1812. to commem- 
orate the Spanish Liberal Constitution. 

There are also a number of large and costl)' churches, the 
old market, the United States Barracks, the north beach, noted 
for the quantity of beautiful sea shells exposed at low tide. 
Scores of walks and drives will not tell half the delightful story 
of St. Augustine's wealth of the quaint, curious and beautiful. 
Her hotels are equal to those of any winter resort in the world, 
the mammoth Ponce de Leon taking front rank as being the 
most costly, the largest, and most unique and magnificently ap- 
pointed hotel in America. To see the Ponce de Leon is alone 
worth a long and dusty tramp amid difficulties which can never 
be encountered by a Plorida tourist. Reader, if you have never 
visited St. Augustine, you are putting off until some more con- 
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AND HER FAMOUS RESORTS. 9I 

(Ehe Giitij ol' Fepnandina. 



ERNANDINA is a little over an hour's ride from Jack- 
sonville, by the Florida Central and Peninsular train, 
and is the county seat of Nassau County. The city was 
founded by the Spaniards in the year 1632, and has a 
population of about 3,000, largely increased during the winter 
season. It has an important trade in lumber, possesses a large 
cotton ginning establishment, a manufactory of cotton-seed oil, 
one of the best hotels in the South, a large number of fine resi- 
dences, business houses and churches. Near the city may be 
found a large number of sugar, cotton and orange plantations. 
The climate is very mild and healthy. It has the largest and 
deepest harbor on the eastern coast of the State. It is beauti- 
fully located in a .sheltered situation on the west side of Amelia 
Island, the northern extremity of which guards the entrance to 
Cumberland Sound and the extensive land-locked harbor, into 
which open the St. Marys River, and Amelia River from Nassau 
Inlet. 

One of the chief attractions of Fernandina is the Amelia 
Beach, a noble stretch of smooth, shining sand, sloping gently 
from the foot of the great "sand-dune" which lies along the 
outer edge of the island far out under the shallow waters of the 
Atlantic, and extending from one end of the island to the other, 
a distance of over twenty miles. The surface of the sand at the 
edge of the water is as hard as a floor, forming a magnificent 
drive, and a firm, hard shell road extends from the city to the 
beach, a distance of nearly two miles. 

Connection is made at Fernandina, semi-weekly, with the 
elegant steamships of the Clyde Line and Mallory Line to and 
from Charleston and New York ; with the Sea Island Route 
steamers to and from Savannah, Tuesday and Friday, and daily 
with the Cumberland Route, daily to and from Brunswick, Ma- 
con, Atlanta, Chattanooga, and all points West and Northwest. 

A branch track from the city to the beach has recently been 
completed, rendering the facilities for reaching this notable re- 
sort perfect. 

Eight miles from Fernandina, by water, on Cumberland Is- 
land, is the famous estate of Dungeness, several thousand acres 
in extent, bestowed by the State of Georgia upon General Na- 
thaniel Green, and belonging for many years to his de.scendants. 

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IniDiigrant, or Sportsman. Excellent Hotels, the IJorden Parks, Fine Fish- 
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AND HER FAMOUS RESORTS. 93 

Broad avenues, bounded by plantations of ancient orange and 
olive trees, and bordered by giant oaks, stretch grandly away on 
either side of the homestead. The old family burying-ground, 
with its ancient tombs (one of which covers the mortal part of 
the renowned soldier known to (amc and the history of this coun- 
try as "I.ight-Horse Harry" Lee), is located in a grove not far 
from the mansion. 



(THE TARLOR CITY.) 

^ VKRYBOUY has heard of Green Cove Springs, the most 
«p enterprising and beautiful little city on the noble St. Johns. 



*^ Proud of its present and with a fixed faith in its future, 
Green Cove Springs enjoys an enviable and not unpleas- 
ant self-satisfaction which vents itself in municipal and specula- 
tive enterprise. The location of the town is very attractive, 
circling about a wooded and picturesque hollow, from which 
gushes a bold, magnificent sulphur spring, with a basin as large 
as the foundation of a cottage, and as deep in places as the cot- 
tage's peaked roof. Three thousand gallons of water per min- 
ute, clear and pure as crystal, gush from the great cavernous 
boil. The water is strong sulphur and is esteemed a very fine 
remedial agent in cases of neuralgia, nervous prostration, rheu- 
matism, liver and kidney complaints. The water empties from 
the spring into several bathing pools of unusual size and beauty, 
which are open and in use all the year round. 

Think of open air bathing in December. It is the county 
seat and one of the most famous and delightful winter resorts in 
Florida. 

Its resident population is rapitUy increasing, and will soon 
reach the 5,000 mark. 

As the visitor wanders through the shady streets of the 
town, he can be but favorably impressed with the neat and tidy 
appearance of all he sees; miles of good sidewalks, beautiful 
parks, mammoth hotels, commodius churches, schools, pretty 
residences, and lovely flower gardens, stately oaks and mag- 
nolias, draped in Spanish moss, with a background of magnifi- 
cent pine woods, make a scene where one could rest for hours 

"And come and come again, 

That he might call it up when far away." 



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and Hunting. Keached by Kail or Steamer. 



AND HKR FAMOUS RESORTS. ■ 95 

The transportation facilities are unsurpassed in any town in 
Florida; three large piers, jutting out in the St. Johns, afford 
convenient access to sea-going vessels and river craft of every 
kind, while tlie Jascksonville, Tampa & Key West Railroad, 
running through the center of the town, gives communication 
with the railroad systems of the country. Through some of 
the principal streets of the town a line of street railroad has been 
completed, and is now in operation, connecting with all the rail- 
road stations, wharves and hotels. There are also two lines of 
steamers, the Beach and Miller line, running daily boats, and 
the New Independent Line, making daily trips between Green 
Cove Springs and Jacksonville, 

In all this broad land of ours, there is no nobler trip than a 
sail up the great tropical river from Jacksonville to Green Cove 
Springs. The entire distance of thirty miles is as beautiful as a 
dream. When you round Grassy Point off Jacksonville, your 
throbbing steamer seeks the center of a great stream, whose 
average width is three miles, widening at Green Cove Sprin^-s 
to five. 

Such a world of waters ; sometimes stretching for miles in 
a straight, majestic sweep, and then turning slowly, as becomes 
its size and greatness, in a long stately curve that makes a bay 
or cove large enough for a nation's navy to lie at bay. The 
never-ceasing sea breeze ruffles the broad surface into wa\es that 
break into white caps as merrily, if not as noisily, as the billows 
of the great ocean. There is a feeling of awe, the majesty of 
size, the grandeur of scope, and the sublimity of power in this 
mighty stream on which your steamer rides like a tiny thing at 
the mercy of the river god. 

The great river seems indeed a chain of lakes, tlirobbing 
with ocean tides and inheriting the swell of ocean waves. Along 
the circumscribing shores that bind its mighty current, the suc- 
cession of fair cities, of thrifty towns, of orange groves and grand 
hotels, is strikingly beautiful. The shores so far away grow 
shapely and regular in perspective, and die away in walls of 
green against the horizon. Mandarin's bright groves first greet 
the traveler's eye, followed quickly b)- the tasteful pier and 
snowy fences over which peeps the green of Orange Park. 
Magnolia looms in stately beauty from its crest of emerald 
sward; and Green Cove's fair canon with its healing spring 
makes a sweet picture in the semi-circle of the river's sweep long 
to be remembered. Reader, if you doubt God's goodness and 
power and want to become a better man or woman, the delight- 

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Green Cove Springs, Florida. 

UNIMPROYED LANDS IN HEAYY BLOCKS, 

ORANGE GROVES, CITY PROPERTY, 

RAILROAD LANDS. 

Taxes Paid for Non-Residents. 

SIDNEY F. HANFORD, 

GREEN COVE SPRINGS, FLORIDA. 



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PROMPTLY ATTENDP;d TO. 

ADDRESS, 

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Clerk of Circuit Court, Green Cove Springs, Clay County, Florida. 



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OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF CLAY COUNTY. 

Published at the Celebrated Watering Place and Resort, 

GREEN COVE SPRINGS, FLA. 

CIRCULATED LARGELY LOCALLY AND ABROAD. 

"W. D. RANDALL. 

Editor and Manager. 



#3B^A isit Gieeii Cove Spiiiiss, a rtelishtful Retreat for tlie Tourist, Invalid, 
Ininiigraiit or .Sportsman. ICxcellent Hotels, the Borden Parks, Fine Fishinjj 
and Hunting. Keaclied by Steamer or Train. 



AND HER FAMOUS RESORTS. " 97 

fill two hours spent on the St. Johns river in reaching Green 
Cove Springs, will prove a sweet blessing indeed. 

The bathing and fishing at Green Cove Springs is unsur- 
passed, black bass and speckled bream are caught in large num- 
bers. Quail are abundant, and the numerous deer and turkey 
in the neighboring forests contribute much to the lover of rod 
and gun. 

Among its numerous attractions is St. David's Path, or the 
Lover's Walk, where one may wander over little hills, through 
miniature dell, sparkling rivulets, in and out among magnificent 
moss-laden oaks, the sweet scented Magnolia, and amid fiowers 
which fill the air with fragrance. 

Florida has numerous attractions, but none are more worthy 
of special mention than Marion Borden Park, the most beautiful 
spot in the South. Not only is it celebrated far and wide for its 
great beauty, but stands as an everlasting monument to one of 
Florida's most public spirited citizens, enterprising and generous 
in every movement which tends to advance the interests of his 
town, county or State, as well as to increase the dimples of joy 
in the homes of the needy and afflicted. 

The immense tract of land purchased by Hon. John G. 
Borden, of which Marion Borden Park is a part, has been layed out 
in parks, courts, drives, circles, and avenues in a most striking 
manner, and when completed will present a scene as near luicn 
as we may ever hope to behold below. 

The hotels of Green Cove Springs are models of comfort, 
overlooking the river and furnished with all modern conveniences 
for the accomodation of their numerous guests. There are also 
a large number of excellent boarding houses where board may 
be obtained at reasonable prices. 

There are a large number of secret societies, a splendid 
newspaper, "The Green Cove Spring," express, telephone and 
telegraph offices, and daily mails, the new county court house, 
amusement halls, the Ladies' Villiage Improvement Association, 
an admirable society of ladies, whose chief aim is to maintain for 
the city the reputation of being the neatest and sweetest com- 
munity in the State. Their work is well done and an example 
set which towns of far greater pretensions would do well to follow. 

There are also a number of large manufacturing plants, 
among which we notice Borden's Clay County Wood-Working 
Co., the car works of Blain Bros, and the Clay Count}' Brick 
Works. 

The rapid increase in population and the vast and wonder- 
ful improvements now going on. tell the story of the city's future 
in w ords more forcible than we can employ. 

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AND hp:r famous rksorts. 99 

CLhe Gity o! Palatka. 

^^^Hl£ thriving and picturesque city of Palatka is located 
^V on the St. Johns River, seventy-five miles from Jackson- 
K^ ville by boat and fifty-six miles by the Jackson\ille, 
Tampa and Key West Railwa)-. The town is situated on 
an inlet, or cove, and forms a splendid fishing, boating and 
bathing ground. Previous to the year 1837, the town was oc- 
cupied by the Indians. It is the largest town above Jacksonville 
on the river, and boasts of a population of 5,000. Palatka is the 
county seat of Putnam County, and an important railroad center 
and distributing point for lumber and vegetables. Her telegraph 
and postal communications are excellent. Beautiful residences, 
commodious churches, good schools, magnificent hotels and 
business blocks speak volumes for the enterprise and public 
spirit of the citizens. The climate is especially beneficial to 
those suffering with pulmonar}' complaints. Among the amuse- 
ments of Palatka boating, yachting, fishing and hunting have a 
prominent place. Some of the finest orange groves in the State 
are located near the city, and should receive a visit from the 
traveler, who seeks the beauties of our sunn\- clime. 



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Anthony 


Aurantia 


Add 


Apalachicola 


Averill 


Alachua 


Apopka 


Avon Park 


Alafia 


Arcadia 


Bai.dad 


Alamo 


Archer 


Baker's Mill 


Alpine 


Argo 


Baldwin 


Altamont 


Argyle 


Banana 


Altamonte Springs 


Arlington 


f5annerville 


Alto 


Armour 


Barberville 


Altoona 


Armstrong 


Barco 


Alva 


Arredonda 


Barkers 


Anastasia 


Astabula 


Bartow 


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Bayhill 

Bay Port 

Bay Ridge 

Bay View 

Beauclerc 

Belleview 

Bellville 

Belmont 

Belmore 

Benedict 

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Benton 

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Blanton 

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Bostwick 

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Bowling Green 

Bradfordville 

Braiden Town 

Branford 

Brantley 

Bridge Creek 

Bridgeport 

Bristol 

Bronson 

Brooksville 

Broward 

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Buffalo Bluff 

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Callahan 

Calvinia 



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Campville 

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Candler 

Cantonment 

Carlson 

Carrabelle 

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Caryville 

Cason 

Cassia 

Castalia 

Cedar Keys 

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Chipola 

Chuluota 

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Citronelle 

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Clay Si)rings 

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Clermont 

Cleveland 

Clifton 

Cocoa 

Cocoanut Grove 

Coe's Mills 

Coleman 

Columbia 



Conant 

Concord 

Cone 

Conway 

Cork 

Cosmo 

Cottondale 

Cotton Plant 

Courtney 

Crandall 

Crawford 

Crawi'ordville 

Crescent City 

Crestview 

Crewsville 

Cromanton 

Crown Point 

Crow's Bluff 

Crystal River 

Curtis Mills 

Cutler 

Cypress 

Dade City 

Dallas 

Davenport 

Daytona 

DeFuniak Springs 

Dekle 

DeLand 

DeLeon Springs 

Dellwood 

Denaud 

Denver 

Derby 

DeSota 

Dinsmore 

Disston City 

Dixon 

Drayton Island 

Drifton 

Duette 

Duke 

Dunedin 

Dunnellon 

Dutton 

Duval 

Dyall 

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EXTENDING SOUTHWARD FROM 

Jacl^^onville, tk IVIetfopoIi^ of Florida, 

Through the Ceutral portion of the Peninsula, and skirting both East 

and West Coasts, passing through Orange Groves, Fruit and 

Vegetable Farms, and is the only Line reaching to the 

COCOANUT GROVES 

^AND 

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OF THE 




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THE BEST EQUIPPED LINE IN THE SOUTH. 



For Full Information, Maps, Schedules, Rates, etc., etc., address 

G. D. AOKERLY, Gen'l Pass. Agent. 



"Visit (Jreeii Cove Springs, a ilelightriil Kt'treat for tlie Tourist, Invalid, 

Imuiigraiit or Sportsman. Excellent Hotels, the IJorden Parks, Fine Fishing 
and Hunting. Keached by Steamer or Train. 



AND HER FAMOUS RESORTS. 



103 



Earleton 

Earnestvill^ 

Eastlake 

Eatonville 

Eau Gallic 

Econfina 

Eden 

Edwards 

Egleston 

Eldora 

Eldorado 

Eldridge 

Electra 

Ellaville 

EUenton 

Ellerslie 

Ellzey 

Elm wood 

Emeralda 

Emerson 

Emporia 

En OS 

Enterprise 

Erie 

Escambia 

Estiffanulge 

Etoniah 

Euchee Anna 

Eureka 

Eustis 

Evergreen 

Evinston 

Fairbanks 

Fairmount 

Fairview 

Fannin 

Fantville 

Favorita 

Federal Hiil 

Federal Point 

Fellowship 

Fernandma 

Ferry Pass 

Figulus 

Flemington 

Floral Bluff 

Floral City 

Florence 



Forest City 

Formosa 

Fort Drum 

Fort Eagle 

Fort George 

Fort Green 

Fort McCoy 

Fort Mason 

Fort Meade 

Fort Ogden 

Fort Pierce 

Fort Reed 

Fort White 

Foster Park 

Francis 

Frankland 

Freeport 

Fruit Cove 

Fruitland 

Fruitland Park.. 

Fulton 

Gabriella 

Gainsboro 

Gainesville 

Geneva 

Georgetown 

Georgiana 

Gilmore 

Glencoe 

Glendale 

Glen Ethel 

Glen St. Mary 

Glenwood 

Godwin 

Gotha 

Graceville 

Gracy 

Grahamsville 

Grand Island 

Grand Ridge 

Grasmere 

Green Cove Springs 

Greenland 

Green Pond 

Greenville 

Greenwood 

Grove City 

Grove Park 



G rover 

Guilford 

Gulf City 

Gulf Hammock 

Hague 

Haines City 

Halifax 

Hamburg 

Hamilton 

Hammock 

Hampton 

Hardeeville 

Harmony 

Harrison 

Hart's Road 

Harvard 

Harwood 

Haskell 

Hatch's Bend 

Hawk's Park 

Hawthorn 

Haywood's Landing 

Heath 

Heidtville 

Herlong 

Hernando 

Hibernia 

Highland 

Highland Park 

High Springs 

Higley 

Hilliard 

Hiwassee 

Hollister 

Holly Hill 

Holland 

Holmes 

Holt 

Homeland 

Hornosassa 

Horsehead 

Horti 

Houston 

Hudnal 

Hudson 

Huntington 

Hypoluxo 

lamonia 



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JACKSONVILLE, 




FLORIDA. 

ENTIRELY NEW. 

CENTRALLY LOCATED. 

AMKUICAN AND KUROPKAN PLAN. 

Most Elaborately Furnished 

AND 

Best Equipped Hotel in the City. 

Passenger Elevator. Bells with Re- 
turn Calls. Ample Fire Protection. 
Iron Fire Escapes. Fire Alarm in 
Every Room. Stationary Fire Hose on 
each Floor. 



HATES, $3 to $4 PEH DAY. 

European Plan, $1 per Day and 
UpuiaPd. 



LATEST STYLES. 



FINEST GOODS. 



MRS. E. C. COFFIN, 

pllinery, Dress Goods and Trimmings, 



Fancy Goods, Fans, Laces, Gloves, 



HOSIERY, UNDERWEAR. 



57 West Bay Street, 



JACKSONVILLE, FLA. 



JEi^~Visit Green Ca\e Springs, a delightful Retreat for the Tourl.st, Invalid, 
Imniifjrant or .Sixirtsman. Excellent Hotels, the Borden Parks, Fine Fishing 
and Hunting-. Kea«-hed by Steamer or Train. 



AND HER FAMOUS RESORTS. 



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Iddo 

Idlewild 

Indianola 

Indian Springs 

Inter Lachen 

In wood 

lola 

Ionia 

Island Grove 

Island Lake 

Istachatta 

Izagora 

Jacksonville 

Jasper 

Jennings 

Jessamine 

Jewell 

Johnson 

John's Pass 

Jonesville 

Judson 

Jupiter 

Kanapaha 

Kathleen 

Keaton 

Kendrick 

Keuka 

Keystone Park 

Keysville 

Key West 

Killarney 

King's Ferry 

Kingsley 

Kinney 

Kissiwimee 

Lacoochee 

LaCrosse 

Lady Lake 

LaGrange 

Lake Bird 

Lake Butler 

Lake Gity 

Lake Como 

Lake Helen 

Lake Howell 

Lake Joe 

Lake Kerr 

Lakeland 



Lake Maitland 

Lake Mary 

Lake (^gden 

Lakeside 

Lakeview 

Lakeville 

Lake Weir 

Lake Worth 

Lamont 

Lane Park 

Lanier 

Lawtey 

Largo 

Lecanto 

Lebanon 

Lee 

Leesburg 

Leitner 

Lenard 

Leroy 

Lesly 

Levyville 

Limona 

Linden 

Lisbon 

Litesville 

Little River 

Live Oak 

Liverpool 

Livingston 

Lloyd 

Lochloosa 

Lockwood 

Long Branch 

Long View 

Longwood 

Lowell 

Luraville 

Lynne 

McAlpin 

McGrab 

McDavid 

Mcintosh 

McMeekin 

McRae 

Macclenny 

Macon 

Madison 



Magdalene 

Magnolia Springs 

Malabar 

Malco 

Manatee 

Mandarin 

Mango 

Manfield 

Mannville 

Marianna 

Marietta 

Marion 

Mark ham 

Marshville 

Martel 

Martin 

Mary Esther 

Marysville 

Mascotte 

Massacre 

Matanzas 

Maxville 

Mayo 

Mayport 

Melbourne 

Melrose 

Merrifield 

Merrimack 

Merritt 

Messina 

Miakka 

Miami 

Micanopy 

Micco 

Miccosukee 

Middleburgh 

Midland 

Midway 

Mikesvillc 

Miller's Ferry 

Milligan 

Millview 

Milton 

Mims 

Minneola 

Molino 

Montague 

Montclair 



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WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCERS. 



HARKISHEIMER & CO., 

JACKSONVILLE, FLA., 

Agents for the Celebrated Roller Patent Victory Flour 

AND 

AVONDALE DAIRY BUTTER. 

THE METROP OLIS. 

THE PEOPLE'S PAPER. 



DELIVERED TO ANY PART OF THE CITY AT 

SPECIAL ADVERTISING ONE CENT A WORD. 

(Jomplete Local News, with State and General News. 

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JACKSONVILLE, - FLORIDA. 



EVERYTHING IN THE ADVERTISING LINE DONE PROMPTLY 



HIGHEST REFERENCES. 



^BT^Visit (iri-eii Cove Springs, a delifjhtfiil Ketreat for the Tourist, Iinalid, 
Iiiiniigrant or Sportsman. Exeellent Hotels, tlie Borden Parks, Fine Fisliing 
and Hunting. Keached by Steamer or Train. 



AND HER FAMOUS RESORTS. 



107 



Monte Vista 

Monticello 

Morganville 

Montverde 

Moseley Hall 

Moss Bluff 

Mossy Head 

Moultrie 

Mount Uora 

Mounteocha 

Mount Pleasant 

Mount Tabor 

Myers 

Naples 

Narcoossee 

Narrows 

Nashua 

Natural Bridge 

Neal's Landing 

Nesbilt 

New Augustine 

New Berlin 

New Cadiz 

Newnansville 

New Smyrna 

New Troy 

Nocatee 

Norwalk 

Norway 

Oakdale 

Oak Grove 

Oak Hill 

Oakland 

Oak Lawn 

Oak Villa 

Obrine Station 

Ocala 

Ocklawaha 

Ocklocknee 

Ocoee 

Octahatchee 

Okahumpka 

Old Town 

Olive 

Olustee 

(~)neco 

Orange 

Orange Bend 



Orange City 

Orange Dale 

Orange Heights 

Orange Hill 

Orange Home 

Orange Lake 

Orange Mills 

Orange Park 

Orange Springs 

Orchid 

Oriole 

Orlando 

Orleans 

Ormond 

Osceola 

( )sprey 

Osteen 

Otahite 

Otter Creek 

Oviedo 

Owens 

Owensboro 

Oxford 

Ozona 

Pablo Beach 

Padlock 

Paisley 

Palatka 

Palma Sola 

Palm Beach 

Palmer 

Palmetto 

Palm Springs 

Panama Park 

Panasoffkee 

Paola 

Paradise 

Parish 

Parker 

Parkersburgh 

Pasadena 

Pelot 

Pemberton 

Penial 

Penn 

Pensacola 

Peoria 

Perrv 



Peru 

Pettway 

Philips 

Picolata 

Picnic 

Pierson 

Pine Barren 

Pine Castle 

Pine Level 

Pinellas 

Pinemount 

Pinhook 

Pittnam 

Plant City 

Plymouth 

Point Washington 

Pomona 

Ponce de Leon 

Ponce Park 

Portland 

Port Orange 

Port Richey 

Providence 

Punta Gorda 

Punta Rassa 

Putnam Hall 

Quincy 

Racy Point 

Raulerson 

Red Bay 

Reddick 

Rhodes Store 

Richland 

Ridgewood 

River Junction 

Riverside 

Rixford 

Roberts 

Rochelle 

Rock Bluff 

Rock Ledge 

Rock Springs 

Romeo 

Rosehill 

Rosewood 

Rural 

Rutland 

Rutled^e 



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I08 white's guide to FLORIDA 

The Place to Buy your Men's, Boys' and Children's 
Clothing, Gents' Furnishing Goods and Hats. 



11 WEST BAY ST., - JACKSONVILLE, FLA. 



FINE GOODS AT POPULAR PRICES. 



"WE CARRY THE LARGEST STOCK OF FINE 

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deal less money. Call and examine 

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All goods guaranteed as represented or money 
cheerfully refunded. We invite inspection. 



THE LARGEST CLOTHIER AT POPULAR PRICES IN THE STATE. 
1 1 West Bay Street, Jacksonville, Fla. 

^18P~"A'isit Green Cove Springs, a tlelijj^litfiil Ketreat for the Tourist, Invalid, 
Immigrant or Sportsman. Excellent Hotels, the Borden Parks, Fine Fishing 
and Hunting. Keached by Kail or Steamer. 



AND HER FAMOUS RESORTS. 



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Rye 

Saint Andrew's Bay 

Saint Augustine 

Saint Cloud 

Saint Francis 

Saint James City 

Saint Lucie 

Saint Marks 

Saint Nicholas 

Saint Petersburg 

Saint Teresa 

Saint Thomas 

Salem 

San Antonia 

Sanderson 

Sandy 

Sanford 

Sanibel 

San Mateo 

San Pablo 

Santa Rosa Park 

Santos 

Sarasota 

Satsuma 

Satsuma Rights 

Sauble 

Scotland 

Seaside 

Sebastian 

Seffner 

Seller's Lake 

Selman 

Seminole 

Seneca 

Seville 

Sharon 

Shell Creek 

Shiloh 

Silver Pond 

Silver Springs 

Silver Springs Park 

Sisco 

Smith Creek 

Sneads 

Sopchoppy 

Sorrento 

South Jacksonville 

South Lake Weir 



Sparr 

Spring Garden 

Spring Grove 

Spring Warrior 

Stage Pond 

Stanton 

Starke 

Steinhatchee 

Stephensville 

Sterling 

Stockton 

Stonewall 

Sumner 

Summerfield 

Summerlin 

Summit 

Sumterville 

Sunny Hill 

Sunnyside 

Sutherland 

Suwannee 

Suwannee Shoals 

Switzerland 

Sycamore 

Sylvan Lake 

Syracuse 

Tallahassee 

Tampa 

Tangerine 

Tarpon Springs 

Tavares 

Temple's Mills 

Thompson 

Thonotosassa 

Tillman 

Titusviile 

Tocoi 

Tompkinsville 

Trenton 

Tropic 

Turnbull 

Twin Lakes 

Tyner 

L^^ mat ilia 

Underhill 

Union 

Venice 

Vernon 



Verona 

Viana 

Victoria 

Villa City 

Viola 

Wahneta 

Wakulla 

Waldo 

Wauchula 

Warrington 

Waukeenah 

Waveland 

Waylonzo 

Webster 

Weir Park 

Wekiva 

Wclaka 

Wellborn 

Welshton 

West Apopka 

Westfarm 

Westville 

Wetappo 

Wetumpka 

Wewahitchka 

White S[)rings 

Whitney 

Wilderness 

"Wild wood 

Williston 

Willow 

Windermere 

Windsor 

Winnemissett 

Winsted 

Winter Haven 

Winter Park 

Wiscon 

Woodbridge 

Woodville 

Worthington 

Wyoma 

Yallaha 

Youmans 

Zellwood 

Zif 

Zion 

Zolfo 



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ESTABLISHED FROM JANUARY TO OCTOBER, 1890, 



Alliance 


Harbor View 


Port Tampa 


Avoca 


Harlem 


Potolo 


Baywood 


Hartland 


President City 


Brandon 


Hermitage 


Raymond 


Brent 


Hoskins 


Riverland 


Brooklyn 


Idaha 


Safety Harbor 


Broughton 


Imri 


Sampala 


Buckingham 


Ivanhoe 


S'^arpes 


Buda 


Jensen 


Sim's City 


Coquina 


Lake Ashby 


Spring Lake 


Cora 


Lesley 


Stewartville 


Dahoma 


Limestone 


Tahiti 


Disston City 


Magnolia Springs 


Theressa 


Ealum 


Melvin 


Upsala 


Ehren 


Motto 


Valkaria 


Ethel 


Newport 


Watertown 


Farmdale 


Norvella 


Winfield 


Fidelis 


Ocheesee 


Withlacoochee 


Gaiter 


Palermo 


Wood 


Garfield 


Patterson 


York 


Genoa 


Pineaway 


Yular 


Hagen 


Piummers 





Transportation Lines. 



RAILEOADS. 



Atlantic and Western Railway — From Orange City to Lake Helen 
and New Smyrna. Connects with Jacksonville, Tampa and Key 
West Railway. 

Florida Midland Railway — From Longwood to Windermere. 
Connects with the South Florida Railroad at Longwood, and the 
Tavares, Orlatido and Atlantic Railroad at Apopka. 

Florida Central and Peninsular Railroad — From Jacksonville to 
all points West and Southwest. Western Division — New Orleans, 
Tallahassee and Jacksonville. Southern Division — Fernandina and 
Jacksonville to Orlando. Tampa Branch — Wildwood to Plant City. 
Fernandina and Jacksonville Division — Jacksonville to Fernandina. 
St. Marks Division — From Tallahassee to St. Marks. Cedar Key 
Division — From Waldo to Cedar Key. 

Florida Southern Railway (J., T. &K. W. System) — From Palatka 
to Brooksville. St. Johns and Eustis Division — From Leesburg to 
Astor. Charlotte Harbor Division — From Bartow to Punta Gorda. 

^^^Visit Green Cove Sprinj^s, a delightful Retreat for the Tourist, Invalid, 
Immigrant or Sportsman. Excellent Hotels, the Borden Parks, Fine Fishing 
and Hunting. Reached by Steamer or Train. 



AND HER FAMOUS RESORTS. I I I 

Jacksonville and Atlantic Railroad — From Jacksonville to Pablo 
Beach. 

Georgia Southern and Florida — From Palatka to Macon, Ga. , via 
Lake City, connecting with the F. C. & P. Railway. 

Jacksonville, Mayport, Pablo Railway and Navigation Company — 
From Jacksonville to Mayport and Burnside Beach. 

Jacksonville, Tampa and Key West Railway — From Jacksonville 
to Titusville and Tavares. 

Jacksonville, St. Augustine and Halifax River Railway — From 
Jacksonville to St. Augustine. From St. Augustine to Palatka and 
Daytona. From St. Augustine to Tocoi. 

Jupiter and Lake Worth Railway — From Jupiter to Juno, on 
Lake Worth. 

Louisville and Nashville Railway (Pensacola Division) — From 
Jacksonville to New Orleans, via Pensacola. 

Orange P)elt Railway — From Sanford to St. Petersburg. 

Pensacola and Perdido Railroad — From Pensacbla to Millview. 

South Florida Railroad (Main Line) — From Sanford to Tampa 
and Port Tampa. Bartow Branch — From Bartow Junction to Bartow. 
Pemberton Ferry Branch — From Bartow to Pemberton Ferry. Lidian 
River Division — Sanlord to Lake Charm. 

Silver Spring, Ocala and Gulf Railroad — From Ocala to Homo- 
sassa and Crystal River. 

Sugar Belt Railroad— From Kissimmee to St. Cloud. 

Tavares, Apopka and ( hilf Railroad— From Tavares to Clermont. 

Tavares, Orlando and Atlantic Railroad — From Orlando to 
Tavares. 

Waycross Short Line — From Jacksonville to all points. 

STEAMSHIP LINES. 

Clyde's New York, Charleston and Florida Steamship Company 
— From Jacksonville to New York. 

Mallory Steamship Company — From Fernandina to New York. 

Ocean Steamship Company — From Florida to Philadelphia, New 
York and Boston 

Plant S'.eamship Company — From Tampa to Havana. 

Southern Pacific Company's Steamers — Between ]>^w Orleans, 
Charlotte Harbor, Ke}' West and Havana. 

Tampa Steamship Company — From Tampa to Mobile. 

STEAMBOAT LINES. 

Beach & Miller Line Steamers — From Jacksonville to Fort 
Creorge, Orange Park, Green Cove S|>rings, Palatka and Lake George. 

Clyde's St. Johns River — From Jacksonville to Sanford and in- 
termediate points. 

Hart's Ocklawaha Line — From Palatka to Silver Spring and in- 
termediate points. 

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Steamer Farmer — From Fernandina to Savannah. 

Indian River Steamboat Company — From Titusville to Jupiter. 

Steamer City of Brunswick — From Fernandina to Brunswick. 

Steamer Martha — Fernandina and St. Marys River. 

Kissimmee and Nacoosee Steamboat Company — From Kissimmee 
to Nacoosee and Fort Bassenger. 

Post Day Line — Jacksonville to Palatka. 

Steamer from Jacksonville to Fort George. 

Steamer Manatee — From Jacksonville to Mandarin and Green 
Cove Springs. 

Steamer A. J. Lane — Eustis and Lake Harris. 

Steamer Alice Howard — St. James on-the-Gulf and Fort Myers. 

Steamer Rockledge — Indian River Line. 

Steamer Edith — Palatka to Picolata. 

Steamer Kissimmee — From Port Tampa to Manatee River points. 




FLORIDA SUB-TROPICAL EXPOSITION— OPENS JANUARY, 1891— FOURTH SEASON. 



^M^ Visit Green Cove Springs, a rtelighttul Ketreat for the Ton i.st. Invalid, 
Ini migrant or .Sportsman. Excellent Hotels, the Borden Parks, Fine Fish- 
ing and Hunting. Reached by Steamer or Train. 



HOMES FOR ALL I 



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JOHN F. ROLLINS. 



HARWOOD MORGAN. 



GREELEY. ROLLINS & MORGAN, 

CeDeral Heal Estate Agents 

38 LAURA STREET, JACKSONVILLE, FLA., 

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Harbor, at the mouth of the Caloosahatchie Kiver. The waters teem with a .tjreat variety 
of Fish of the finest quality, owing to the abundance of wild lettuce, upon which they 
subsist. Spanish Mackerel. King Fish. Snappers, Groupers. Sea Trout, Pompano, Lady 
Fish, Sargeant Fish, Mullet, Sheep's Head and a host of other small fry, as well as Sharks, 
Rays, Devil Fish, Tarpon, Jew Fish, and manv othe-- game fish in ab\ihd:ince, making the 
best fishing ground in the countrv. It is. alsva favorite spot for hunters ; Deer, Turneys, 
Ducks, Snipe, Quail and shore birds are plentiful. Pine Island is virtually frostless. Staple 
Crops, Vegetables, and every Fruit, Flower. Shrub or Plant that grows in any Tropical 
country thrives here. It is the home of the Orange, I.emon, Banana, Cocoanut, Pine- 
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